Douglas Equipment Co., Inc., a Corporation v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., a Corporation

MAJOR, Senior Circuit Judge.

This diversity action was commenced by Douglas Equipment Co., Inc. (Douglas), against Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. (Hartford), to recover on policy No. 80C212773, a “Comprehensive General-Automobile Liability Policy,” issued by Hartford effective from November 5, 1959 to November 5, 1960 (referred to as the involved policy). The only pleadings in the case are Douglas’ complaint and Hartford’s motion to dismiss, with numerous affidavits filed in connection with each.

Douglas was engaged in the business of trucking, including the leasing of trucks, and during the…