State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Miller

Opinion

COUGHLIN, J.

Defendant Miller appeals from a judgment in a declaratory relief action decreeing plaintiff State Farm Fire and Casualty Company is not liable under its automotive public liability policy issued to Leon Jacovides against whom Miller obtained a judgment for damages arising out of an accident covered by the policy.

The judgment was predicated upon a finding the policy issued by plaintiff to Jacovides required the latter’s assistance and cooperation in the defense of any action against him involving the subject matter of the insurance; upon the fact Jacovides was not present…