Home Ins. Co. v. Warren

On September 4, 1944, the Chrysler automobile of Sam Michael was damaged in an accident with a gasoline truck belonging to the Warren Gas Company, on the paved highway in Washington Parish, about 6 miles north of the Town of Franklinton. The automobile was insured against damage by the Home Insurance Company of New York, the policy containing the usual $50 deductible clause.

The damage amounted to the sum of $355.50 and accordingly the insurance company had to pay Michael the sum of $305.50, which it did. It then became subrogated to his claim in order to institute this suit against the Warren…