Martinez Ex Rel. Sprague v. Hawkeye-Security Insurance

We granted certiorari to consider the question of liability under an insurance contract. Petitioner, Joseph Alvino Martinez, Jr., sued Villa Construction Corporation to recover for personal injuries suffered in a fire in his parents’ home. The trial court entered default judgment against Villa, and the petitioner obtained a writ of garnishment against the respondent, Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company, Villa’s insurer. Respondent denied liability under Villa’s policy. The trial court entered judgment for the petitioner. The court of appeals reversed, 563 P.2d 954 (Colo. App. 1976). We affirm.

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