Openshaw v. Oregon Automobile Insurance Co.

McFADDEN, Justice.

This litigation arises from activities by the Openshaws’ insurance company, Oregon Automobile Insurance Company, while a trial between the Openshaws and third persons was taking place. The trial referred to concerned an automobile accident near Wendell, Idaho, wherein the Openshaw vehicle collided with a truck owned and operated by Gordon Adams. The Openshaws were granted judgment in their favor for approximately $99,000.00. 1

The following factual details provide the framework for the questions on this appeal.

On May 1, 1965, after the accident on April 1, 1965, appellant…