Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Partridge

While riding as a guest in an automobile driven and owned by Luther E. Hampton, Sadie Partridge suffered injuries for which she sued to recover damages from Hampton, charging him with negligence. Hampton carried insurance in the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company. The policy included a standard provision which provided, as a condition precedent to suit, that the insured should co-operate with and render all reasonable assistance in the defense of any such action.

Hampton reported the accident and the bringing of the action to the insurance company, which assumed the defense, being advised…