American Fire and Casualty Company v. Vliet

In December, 1930, appellant through its predecessor issued its automobile indemnity policy in favor of J. R. Battle and his wife of Miami, Florida. The policy agreed to indemnify the Battles against loss resulting directly from the ownership or use of any automobile described therein on account of damages imposed by law upon either of them. The policy also provided that the assured shall without compensation aid the insurer in securing information, defending any suit or suits, attending trials, prosecuting appeals, and that failure to render such service shall void the policy.

In June, 1931,…