Legal Opinion
South Publishing Co. v. Fire Ass'n of Philadelphia
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 13, 1893PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Appeal from special term, New York county. ■ Action by the South Publishing Company against the Fire Association of Philadelphia. From an order setting aside the service of a summons, plaintiff appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtFollett, J.
The defendant is a fire insurance corporation, organized under the laws of the state of Pennsylvania. Section 1 of chapter 346 of the Laws of 1884 of this state provides:
“No fire, fire-marine, life, or casualty insurance company or association, organized or incorporated under the laws of any other state of "the United States or of any foreign government shall directly or indirectly issue policies, take risks, or transact business in this state until it has complied with the insurance laws, and having first appointed in writing the superintendent of the insurance department of this state to be…
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