Carroway v. Johnson

Taylor, Chief Justice:

Bessie Carroway, plaintiff herein, instituted an action against Elizabeth S. Johnson for injuries arising out of an automobile collision. Said action resulted in judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $5,000.00 actual damages and $1,500.00 punjtive damages. Defendant’s insurer, National Surety Corporation, Appellant herein, declined to defend her in that action and refused to pay the judgment obtained, relying upon the employee exclusion clause of the policy.

This appeal arises out of an action by Bessie Carroway against Elizabeth S. Johnson and National Surety…