Wolverine Mutual Motor Ins. v. Clark

Schaffner, a resident of Hillsdale county, has a claim for personal injuries against Clark, a resident of Branch county, for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, upon which he intends to begin, but has not yet commenced, action. Plaintiff, whose principal place of business is in Cass county, is insurer of Clark on a public liability policy which provides that the coverage shall not be effective when the car is driven by or is under control of Clark’s son.

Plaintiff filed petition in chancery in Cass county for declaratory judgment that it has no liability to Clark or Schaffner on account of…