McDonnell v. Hestnes

The insurance company relied upon the clause in its policy which reads:

“8. Assistance and Cooperation of the Insured: The insured shall cooperate with the Company, and upon the Company’s request shall attend hearings and trials and shall assist in effecting settlements, securing and giving evidence, obtaining the attendance of witnesses and in the conduct of suits. . . .”

This is the standard co-operation clause noted in Risjord-Austin, Automobile Liability Cases, Stcmdard Provisions and Appendix (1964), p. 28. This court has on numerous occasions recognized the validity of the standard…