Allstate Insurance Company v. Hale

In response to the issues submitted, the jury found: (1) Harold A. Roberts was the agent of plaintiff Allstate Insurance Company and acting within the scope of his authority when he collected from Mrs. Smith the balance of $75 due on the policy involved in this cause; and (2) the policy was not cancelled prior to August 30, 1965 when the insured vehicle was involved in the accident in which the defendant Linda Mills Hále was injured.

The plaintiff stressfully contends that Harold A. Roberts at all times was acting independently as a producer of record in obtaining the insurance policy and was…