Duel v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

The following opinion was filed January 13, 1942 :

Wickhem, J.

It is plaintiff’s contention that defendant’s methods of conducting its business are unlawful under the Wisconsin statutes, and that under sec. 201.34, Stats., plaintiff has the power and the duty to refuse to renew defendant’s license. The principal controversy rages about defendant’s exaction, in addition to the charge which it denominates a “premium,” of a membership fee for which it purports tO' give no insurance and in respect of which it sets up no- reserves. The methods of business of defendant, and particularly the…