Hennigan v. United Pacific Insurance

Opinion

EVANS, J.

Defendant United Pacific Insurance Company appeals from an order denying in part a motion for new trial made pursuant to section 914 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1 and from the judgment entered in favor of plaintiff J. David Hennigan. Plaintiff Hennigan cross-appeals from the order granting the partial new trial.

In February 1962, defendant executed surety bonds in connection with an attachment levied against the bank account of E. T. and Roberta Latta. The action against the Lattas resulted in judgment in their favor. Following judgment, the Lattas demanded payment from…