Lincoln Mutual Casualty Co. v. American Arbitration Ass'n

This appeal arises from a summary judgment finding that the appellant was obligated to defend appellee, Lucy Karickhoff, in an action in the Common Pleas Court for the City of Detroit.

It is worthy to note, at the outset, that only the appellant has filed a brief to assist this Court in its deliberations. The following facts are therefore adduced from the pleadings and settled record, as well as appellant’s brief.

Theodore and Bernice Karickhoff applied for auto insurance in February of 1969, indicating that only two adult persons would be driving their 1965 Pontiac automobile. The policy was…