Royse v. Boldt

This is a garnishment action seeking to establish automobile liability insurance coverage. In the primary action, plaintiffs had obtained judgment against defendant, Mr. Boldt, for personal injuries and property damage arising out of an automobile accident. In that action, the jury specifically found that Mr. Boldt was not driving at the time of the accident. The automobile, owned and occupied by Mr. Boldt, was found to have been driven at that time by a Mr. Smith at Mr. Boldt’s specific request and direction.

In this garnishment proceeding, the trial court observed that the insurance policy…