Medeiros v. First Insurance Co. of Hawaii, Ltd.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

ABE, J.

Plaintiffs, who had recovered judgment by default against Charles and Louise Kailihiwa in a tort action, brought this action against First Insurance Company (hereinafter called “Insurance Company”) on an automobile insurance policy issued by the company. They alleged that as the automobile involved in the accident was insured by the Insurance Company and defendants (Charles Kailihiwa and Louise Kailihiwa defendants in the tort action) had failed to pay on the judgment, the Insurance Company was liable under the policy.

It is alleged in the complaint and admitted…