Steen v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Sutton.

Algie Steen, plaintiff in error, secured a judgment in the trial court in the sum of $23,862.02 against Morton and Sydney Kornbluth for personal injuries and property damages resulting from an automobile accident in Denver, Colorado, on January 27, 1960. An additional judgment in a lesser amount was awarded Steen’s wife in the same action.

The Kornbluths were covered by a public liability insurance policy issued by the Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. with a $10,000.00 limit. Aetna paid this sum plus interest and costs into court following the entry of judgment.

The…