Bert Jackson Motors, Inc. v. Chambers

On July 14, 1967, a Cessna Skylane Aircraft owned by Bert Jackson Motors, Inc., plaintiff, and parked at Bloomington Municipal Airport, was damaged by an aircraft owned and operated by Charles Chambers.

Plaintiff filed a two-count complaint. Count I charged defendant Charles Chambers with negligent operation of his aircraft and sought both cost of repairs and loss of use. Count II was against Interstate Fire & Casualty-Company, a corporation, based on its policy of insurance and sought cost of repairs and attorneys’ fees because of vexatious delay.

The cause was tried before a jury. The court…