Ætna Ins. Co. v. English

SPEER, Justice.

H. E. English, doing business in the trade name of Red Ball Motor Freight Lines, hereinafter called plaintiff, sued .Etna Insurance Company, hereinafter called defendant, on a policy of insurance alleged to cover the loss by theft of merchandise while in the possession of plaintiff for transportation over his motor freight lines.

On and prior to June 12, 1944, plaintiff was engaged in the transportation of merchandise and other commodities, including whisky, from one point to another in this state. Prior to the last date mentioned, defendant had issued its policy insuring…