Semo Motor Co. v. National Mutual Insurance Co.

HOGAN, Judge.

This action was brought on an automobile insurance policy issued by the appellant insurer. The automobile involved was destroyed in a collision, and the owner thereafter discharged the responsible tort-fea-sors by accord and satisfaction, but failed to discharge the mortgage debt against the automobile. The plaintiff, who was the original vendor, brought this action as as-signee of the mortgage and had judgment against the defendant insurer for the amount of the unpaid debt, plus interest. The defendant has appealed, and the general question before us is whether, in the…