Frantz Tractor Co. v. Providence Washington Insurance

Opinion by

Me. Justice Allen M. Steaene,

This action is in assumpsit following the settlement of a subrogation action against a railroad carrier. The dispute relates to a question of payment of an attorney’s fee.

Frantz Tractor Company, Inc., the plaintiff, appellant herein, the insured, hereinafter termed Frantz, shipped merchandise over the New York Central Railroad. Defendant, appellee, the Providence Washington Insurance Company, the insurer, hereinafter termed Providence, issued its policy of insurance to Frantz covering loss or damage to the shipment while in transit. A wreck occurred…