DETRICK v. AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY

No. 52882.

158 N.W.2d 99 (1968)

Harry DETRICK and Nellie Detrick, Appellants, v. AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, an Insurance company, and Harold W. Higgs, d/b/a Hal Higgs Insurance, Appellees.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

April 9, 1968.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lee H. Gaudineer, Jr., Des Moines, for appellants.

Eugene Davis, Des Moines, for appellees.


SNELL, Justice.

This action reviewable de novo on appeal involves plaintiffs' claims for benefits under the "Uninsured Motorist" coverage provided by an automobile liability insurance policy issued to plaintiffs by Aetna Casualty. Defendant Aetna Casualty declined to pay because the motorist who had caused the injuries was not "uninsured."

Plaintiffs' petition sought a declaratory judgment that they were entitled to benefits, and a money judgment. Plaintiffs...

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