Legal Opinion

American Surety Co. v. McDermott

New York Court of Common Pleas

Decided October 15, 1893PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Action by the American Surety Company against George A. McDermott on a bond.

1Opinion of the CourtPryor, J.

In an action by this defendant, as receiver of the national Ammonia. Company, against John Harrison and others. *468the plaintiff herein bound itself for costs incurred by this defendant in that action. To indemnify the plaintiff herein against such costs, the defendant herein executed the paper in controversy. The instrument purports to be between, “George A. McDermott, Receiver,” of the first part, and the American Surety Company, of the second part; and the defendant covenants for “himself, his heirs, administrators, successor, and assigns,” that he, “George A. McDermott,” will pay the premium…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Thomas v. . ScuttNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
  2. Briggs v. . PartridgeNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
  3. Willis v. . SharpNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  4. Schmittler v. . SimonNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
  5. Pumpelly v. . PhelpsNew York Court of Appeals · 1869

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. In Re Murray Realty Co.District Court, N.D. New York · 1940
  2. Edwards v. West Woodridge Theater Co.District Court, District of Columbia · 1931
  3. Park Nat. Bank v. Travelers Indemnity Co.District Court, W.D. Missouri · 1950
  4. American Surety Co. v. McDermottNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1894

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