Pollock v. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance

Defendant and third-party plaintiff Frankenmuth Mutual appeals from a trial court order granting summary judgment for third-party defendant Tyrolean Hills. GCR 1963, 117.2(1).

On December 20th, 1973, Marguerite Pollock was killed when another vehicle collided with an automobile operated by her, titled in her husband’s name, and insured by defendant Frankenmuth Mutual. Her husband and their two sons filed a claim against Frankenmuth for no-fault benefits. A dispute arose concerning the Pollocks’ right to recover benefits, and they brought suit.

The controversy centered on whether Marguerite…