Zimeriski v. Ohio Farmers' Insurance
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne. (Reilly, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
The defendant issued to the plaintiff .a policy in the standard Michigan form. The property •covered by the policy was burned on .the 18th of July, 1890, and on the 23d. of July proofs of loss were made -out and served upon the general agent of the company by Mr. Ohrns, the plaintiff’s attorney, who at the time stated to the agent that Mr. Zimeriski was a foreigner, unable to speak the English language, and that he (Mr. •Ohrns) had been employed to look after the matter for him. The agent replied that he would settle his own losses. No evidence was offered to show any subsequent .attempt to…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Rosenwald v. Phenix Ins.New York Supreme Court · 1888
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