Jensen v. Traders & General Insurance Co.

From a judgment in favor of defendant after trial before a jury in an action to recover upon an accident insurance policy, plaintiffs appeal.

Facts: On April 19, 1951, John DiMatteo signed a conditional sales contract for the purchase of a used car for his minor son, plaintiff Vincent DiMatteo. The contract con- tamed a request that the seller obtain insurance in a company acceptable to it and include the premiums therefor in the balance due under the contract.

Defendant, upon the request of the seller, issued its policy of public liability and property damage insurance, naming plaintiff…