Wisbey v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

Plaintiff filed, this declaratory judgment action against his insurer to determine coverage under the uninsured motorist portion of plaintiff’s policy with defendant. The facts were stipulated and the trial court entered a judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

The sole issue is whether plaintiff became the owner of a 1951 Chevrolet automobile more than 30 days prior to plaintiff’s accident with an uninsured motorist on September 21, 1970.

Plaintiff’s policy contained a clause providing for automatic insurance coverage for insureds who acquire an additional auto. The clause stated:

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