Spence v. Washington National Insurance

Fay Spence, in a trial before the court without a jury, obtained a judgment for $1,000 against Washington National Insurance Company, defendant and appellant. The suit was by plaintiff as beneficiary under an accident policy issued by defendant to Willie Spence, husband of plaintiff. The husband was killed as a result of his Ford truck, in which he was riding, colliding with another car.

Willie Spence made application for membership in the Auto Club of Egypt. This was a nonprofit organization for motorists which furnished its members road service, towing and wrecking service, maps, guides,…