Osteen v. Purdue

HEARD, Judge.

Mrs. Nonie Osteen filed this action against Mrs. Vivian Purdue and her home liability insurer, Home Owners Insurance Company, for damages resulting from personal injuries sustained by her. Defendants answered with a general denial and alleged Mrs. Osteen’s contributory negligence. Home Owners Insurance Company further answered that it was presently under liquidation and receivership and incapable of standing in judgment. Coverage under the policy was stipulated at trial. Judgment was rendered in favor of defendants rejecting plaintiff’s demands, and this appeal followed.

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