HAKES v. PAUL


34 Wis.2d 209 (1967)

HAKES, Special Administratrix, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. PAUL and another, Defendants: ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, Defendant and Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

February 28, 1967.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Kaftan, Kaftan & Kaftan of Green Bay, and oral argument by Arthur Kaftan.

For the respondent there was a brief by Everson, Whitney, O'Melia, Everson & Brehm of Green Bay, and oral argument by Philip R. Brehm.


BEILFUSS, J.

The issue present upon this appeal is whether the complaint alleges a cause of action for damages caused by the negligent operation, management or control of a motor vehicle within the meaning of sec. 260.11 (1) Stats., so as to permit the insurance carrier to be named as a party defendant in the action.

The direct-action statutes as they apply to the issue at hand are:

Sec. 204.30 (4) "Any bond or policy of insurance covering liability...

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