CHANDLER v. DOHERTY

No. 4-98-0078.

702 N.E.2d 634 (1998)

299 Ill. App.3d 797

234 Ill.Dec. 294

Verna B. CHANDLER and James E. Chandler, Plaintiffs, v. Otis L. DOHERTY, Defendant (Verna B. Chandler and James E. Chandler, Garnishors-Appellees, v. American Fire & Casualty Company, Garnishee, Citation Respondent-Appellant).

Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District.

November 4, 1998.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Marc Chemers, Daniel G. Wills (argued), Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, Chicago, for American Fire & Casualty Company.

Michael R. Cornyn (argued), Thomas, Mamer & Haughey, Champaign, Reino C. Lanto, Jr., Rantoul, for Verna B. Chandler.


Justice KNECHT delivered the opinion of the court:

American Fire & Casualty Company (American Fire) refused to defend Otis Doherty when Doherty was sued in the circuit court of Champaign County by Verna and James Chandler for injuries received in an automobile accident. Verna was driving the Chandlers' car when it collided with the car driven by Doherty. Doherty had an auto insurance policy with American Fire. A default...

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