Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Casualty Underwriters, Inc.

DEVITT, District Judge.

This is an action between two insurance companies to determine the extent of their respective liabilities for amounts expended by Casualty Underwriters, Inc. in defending and settling an automobile liability claim against Reuben H. Wolstad, insured, and his son, Raleigh D. Wolstad, driver of the automobile involved in the accident.

Plaintiff, Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, hereinafter referred to as Hartford, seeks a declaratory judgment that it is not liable for contribution to defendant, Casualty Underwriters, Inc. In the same action, defendant counterclaims to…