Security Insurance Company of Hartford v. Houser

This is a garnishment proceeding in which the petitioner, Security Insurance, seeks review of a court of appeals decision, Houser v. Eckhardt, 35 Colo. App. 155, 532 P.2d 54 (1974), concerning the extent of the petitioner’s obligation to pay interest on a judgment against its insured.

The respondent, W. L. Houser, brought a suit for damages resulting from personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident. At the time of the accident the defendant was protected by a policy of insurance issued by the petitioner. After a jury trial, the respondent was awarded a verdict in the amount of…