Hartford Accident and Indemnity Corp. v. Lowery

STEPHENSON, Justice.

Giles Lowery brought this action against his liability insurance carrier, Hartford Accident and Indemnity Corporation, to recover money paid by him in defense and settlement of personal injury claims. Trial was before the court and judgment was rendered for plaintiff. The parties will be referred to here as they were in the trial court.

The parties agree on most of the facts in this case. Defendant issued a policy of insurance to plaintiff which insured a 1968 Ford half-ton pickup. That policy of insurance was in force and effect on the date of the accident made the basis…