STATE FARM INS. CO. v. COUGHRAN

No. 519.

303 U.S. 485 (1938)

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INS. CO. v. COUGHRAN.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 28, 1938.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Joseph A. Spray, with whom Mr. Sydney L. Graham was on the brief, for petitioner.

Mr. Raymond G. Stanbury, with whom Mr. John F. Gilbert was on the brief, for respondent.


MR. JUSTICE McREYNOLDS delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner's policy insured one R.O. Anthony, the owner, against liability for injuries caused by a designated automobile. As the result of alleged negligent and unlawful action by the assured's wife the car collided with a truck June 16, 1934. Respondent Coughran suffered injuries for which he recovered judgment against Anthony, also against his wife. Both were insolvent; a writ of execution against them...

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