Olson v. Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance

This case was previously before this court, Olson v. Sentry Ins. Co. (1968), 38 Wis. 2d 175, 156 N. W. 2d 429, and the facts are set forth more fully in that decision.

Defendant, which issued its automobile liability policy to plaintiff, takes the position that the policy was canceled for nonpayment of premiums, by notice of cancellation mailed May 3, 1966, and effective May 18, 1966. The plaintiff was involved in an accident, while operating a vehicle listed in his policy, on September 24, 1966. Plaintiff brought this action against defendant for damages for breach of the insurance contract.…