Harrington v. Edwards ex rel. Estate of Burch

Littlejohn, Justice:

The plaintiff-respondent, Harrington, suffered personal injuries while riding in an automobile owned and operated by Bennie L. Burch. Burch was killed. This action was commenced by Harrington against Mary W. Burch, as Administratrix of the Estate of Bennie L. Burch, to recover damages sustained as a result of the collision.

At the time of the collision Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company had issued its liability insurance coverage policy to protect Burch from liability arising as a result of his negligent operation of the automobile. In addition, Nationwide, by way of…