Johnson v. White

hCARAWAY, Judge.

Marcellus Johnson, plaintiff, and Percy White, defendant, were involved in a car accident on January 26, 1995. Mr. Johnson filed suit against Mr. White and the insurer of the vehicle, Safeway Insurance Company. Mr. White claimed he purchased and obtained possession of the vehicle, a 1981 Lincoln Continental, from Marilyn J. Williams prior to the accident, but Ms. Williams retained title to the vehicle until some time after the accident. Mr. White also claimed he paid for the insurance on the vehicle in Ms. Williams name. Safeway denied coverage, claiming that Mr. White was a…