Jerauld County v. Saint Paul-Mercury Indemnity Co.

The respondent Jerauld County pursuant to the provisions of SDC 27.19 and acts supplementary thereto, established and maintained a county hospital designated and known as Memorial Hospital. It was managed by a Board of Trustees. The trustees bought public liability insurance from the appellant indemnifying the hospital against loss by reason of liability imposed by law or contract in the operation of the hospital. This action was brought to recover the amounts paid by the county to appellant as premiums for such insurance together with interest thereon.

In its brief respondent states the…