Emcasco Insurance Co. v. Dover

STERNBERG, Judge.

The defendants, Margaret and Zane Dover, were insured under an automobile liability policy issued by the plaintiff, Emcas-co Insurance Company. In a declaratory judgment action filed by the insurer, the trial court held it was not obligated to defend the Dovers, and was not liable for any damages that might be awarded against the Dovers to a third party in an action arising out of a motor vehicle accident. On appeal by defendants, we reverse.

The liability insurance policy provided that “if claim is made or suit is brought against the insured, he shall immediately forward to…