Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, a Corporation v. Tri-State Insurance Company, a Corporation

Hartford had an automobile liability policy on Wininger. Tri-State had a similar policy on Cornett. Wininger, Cor-nett, and Craven, who was not insured, were racing on an Oklahoma public highway. Cornett’s car collided with a car driven by Day causing the death of one passenger in that car and injuries to others. Subsequent law suits resulted in judgments against Wininger, Cornett, and Craven. 1 Hartford paid $85,000 in judgments and seeks contribution from Tri-State. The trial court denied contribution.

The question is whether the rule prohibiting contribution between joint tortfeasors or…