Clark v. Utica Mutual Insurance

This is an action against an insurance company to recover the sum of $1,551.50, pursuant to the provisions of section 167 (suhd. 1, par. [b]) of the Insurance Law. The plaintiff sustained personal injuries and property damages as a result of an automobile accident and brought an action against one, Wells, who was covered at the time of the accident by an insurance policy issued by the defendant. Plaintiff obtained a judgment against Wells, by inquest, for $1,551.50, and now sues the insurance company to recover on that judgment.

The accident occurred on March 28, 1959. The insured promptly…