St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance v. Frankart

The plaintiff, St. Paul Fire 8c Marine Insurance Company, filed a declaratory judgment action in the circuit court of Tazewell County against defendants, Robert U. Frankart (its insured), Wilson Freight Company (Wilson), and others. It sought to determine whether, under its policy, it was obligated to afford Frankart coverage. The circuit court entered judgment in favor of defendant Frankart, upon consideration of documentary evidence stipulated to by the parties. The plaintiff appealed, and the appellate court reversed. (45 Ill. App. 3d 29.) On petition of co-defendant Wilson, we granted…