Allstate Insurance v. Martin

Marshall, Judge.

The determining issue in this case is whether, under the facts existing in the transcript, an automobile was being operated within its permitted purpose at the time it was involved in a tragic accident. If so, the ensuing damages are insured by the omnibus clause in Allstate’s automobile liability policy issued to the owner — the named insured. There is no disagreement to the fact that the son of the named insured was furnished the car for the son’s general use and transportation. The son had little limitation on his permitted use and no limitation at all which could affect…