Muncie v. Travelers Insurance Company

The policy requirements as to giving notice of accident, and action against the company are set forth in the Court’s opinion. The policy requires that the notice shall be given “as soon as practicable,” and that “no action shall lie against the company unless, as a condition precedent thereto, the insured shall have fully complied with all the terms of this policy.”

All the evidence shows these facts: One. The accident in which plaintiff was injured occurred on 24 October 1954. Two. The insured Arvie L. Crosby gave defendant notice in June 1955 — more than seven months after the accident…