Viola Jones v. James Jones

Petition, for a declaratory judgment (Laws 1929, c. 86) to determine the validity and effect of certain motor vehicle liability policies issued by the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company and the Standard Accident Insurance Company, each purporting to provide protection to the plaintiff in the operation of her automobile. The plaintiff had both policies in her possession on October 30, 1937, when her husband, while driving the car with her permission, was involved in an accident. Actions to recover damages caused by the accident have been brought against both the plaintiff and her husband. Trial by the court, who made the following findings and rulings: