Duffy v. Fort Dearborn Casualty Underwriters

This is an action by the plaintiff to recover under the terms of a policy of insurance issued by the defendant to Harry J. Corbidge, insuring him against loss sustained on account of injuries to others by reason of ownership, maintenance, or use of a certain automobile, in an amount of $5,000. An action was instituted by the plaintiff against Corbidge to recover damages from the defendant for personal injuries growing out of an automobile accident. Upon a trial, the court entered a judgment for $5,000 against Corbidge. The trial in the instant case was before the court without a jury, and…