Austin v. National Casualty Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $6,500 for services performed for defendant at its request. The case was tried before Dickinson, J., who at the close of plaintiff’s case denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. From an order denying his motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.
Prior to August 15, 1910, defendant was, and still is doing an insurance business of the nature indicated by its name. It is a Michigan corporation authorized to do business in this state. On the date mentioned the Globe Fraternal Accident Association, hereinafter called the Globe Go. a corporation created under the laws of this state, was doing a similar business, having about 400 members or policyholders. Plaintiff and Mr. Curtis, the president of defendant, conceived a plan to consolidate the Globe Go. with the defendant, or, in other words, have the latter overtake the former, receive all…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Berkey v. JuddSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1875
- Hubachek v. HazzardSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1901
- Bentley v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1914
- Gauthier v. WestSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
- C. H. Graves & Co. v. CookSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1911
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