OREGON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY v. WATKINS


506 P.2d 179 (1973)

OREGON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant, v. Wesley A. WATKINS Dba Gem Electric, Defendant, Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies and St. Paul Insurance Companies, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided February 15, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Roger C. Germundson of Hawkins, Germundson & Scalf, Gresham, argued the cause and filed a brief for appellant.

David C. Landis of Gearin, Landis & Aebi, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents.


McALLISTER, Justice.

The plaintiff, Oregon Automobile Insurance Company, brought this declaratory judgment proceeding asking the court to declare that it does not have to pay a judgment against its insured, the defendant Watkins, because the property damaged by Watkins was in his "care, custody or control." The trial court properly found that Oregon Auto was liable under its policy. We affirm.

It appears from the record that Oregon Auto issued a policy of...

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