Universal Insurance v. Manhattan Motor Line, Inc.

This is an action by the Universal Insurance Company for rescission of an insurance policy issued to Manhattan Motor Line, Incorporated, covering certain merchandise while in course of transportation. The policy is referred to as a “Truckman’s and Motor Carrier’s Cargo Liability Policy.” Three counts are contained in the complaint, each setting forth a separate ground of rescission.

The first count alleges “That on or about the 14th day of July, 1945, plaintiff . . . made and issued to the defendant a . .policy of inland marine insurance . . . for a period of one year from that date ... by…