Dennis v. Great American Insurance

Farris, A.C.J.

Thomas A. Dennis brought action against his insurer Great American Insurance Company to recover $10,000 for the death of his wife under the automobile death indemnity provisions of an endorsement to an automobile liability insurance policy. Mrs. Dennis was fatally injured on December 8, 1969, in an automobile accident. Great American denied coverage for the reason that Thomas A. Dennis, but not his wife, was the insured. The trial court found the contract to be ambiguous and con strued it to include coverage for Mrs. Dennis. Great American appeals from the adverse judgment.

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