Swift v. Zurich General Accident & Liability Insurance

Plaintiff sued upon a policy of insurance providing indemnity in the operation of a certain automobile. The cause was tried by the court without a jury. Plaintiff had judgment and defendant has appealed on typewritten transcripts.

While the automobile was being driven by plaintiff’s minor son a collision occurred. Suit was commenced against plaintiff for damages. The matter was settled and judgment was by consent entered against plaintiff for $1887. Plaintiff then sued defendant on her policy for this sum and obtained judgment in that amount.

The policy undertook to indemnify the plaintiff…