NEUMANN v. WISCONSIN NATURAL GAS CO.


27 Wis.2d 410 (1965)

NEUMANN, Plaintiff, v. WISCONSIN NATURAL GAS COMPANY and others, Defendants: TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, Defendant and Appellant: HEUSER, Defendant and Respondent. FARMERS MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. SAME, Defendants: SAME, Defendant and Appellant: SAME, Defendant and Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

April 27, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Hippenmeyer & Reilly of Waukesha, and oral argument by Richard S. Hippenmeyer.

For the respondent there was a brief by Love, Davis & McGraw of Waukesha, and oral argument by Robert T. McGraw.


WILKIE, J.

Two issues are presented on this appeal:

First, can appellant be named as a party defendant under the direct-action statutes?

Second, assuming respondent is liable in any degree for damages resulting from the explosion, does the insurance policy cover his liability?

Direct Action Against Travelers.

Appellant Travelers Indemnity Company can be named properly as a party in this action only if the "Hy-Hoe" excavation...

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