Piper v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Mr. Presiding Justice Scheineman

delivered the opinion of the court.

The plaintiff, Ernie Piper, had obtained an automobile insurance policy from the defendant, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The policy was dated September 15, 1950, and was for six months’ period, expiring March 15, 1951.

During this period, on November 30,1950, the plaintiff’s automobile was involved in a collision resulting in injuries and damages to other persons. The company denied liability under the policy, informed plaintiff thereof, and also notified the parties asserting claims thereof, but the…