Hakes v. Paul

The issue present upon this appeal is whether the complaint alleges a cause of action for damages caused by the negligent operation, management or control of a motor vehicle within the meaning of sec. 260.11 (1), Stats., so as to permit the insurance carrier to be named as a party defendant in the action.

The direct-action statutes as they apply to the issue at hand are:

Sec. 204.30 (4) “Any bond or policy of insurance covering liability to others by reason of the operation of a motor vehicle shall be deemed and construed to contain the following conditions: That the insurer shall be liable to…