Scott v. Freeport Motor Casualty Co.

Defendant in error is an insurance corporation, authorized to do business in the State of Illinois. It is engaged in the casualty insurance business. On November 27, 1935, it issued a liability policy to Bernard Eden, effective for the period of one year from that date. The policy covered an automobile belonging to Eden, and insured him against loss or liability for injuries to persons or property of others up to certain amounts limited by the policy. The premium was paid and the policy became in full force and effect.

On August 18, 1936, the automobile covered by the policy was involved in an…