Chainless Cycle Manufacturing Co. v. Security Insurance Co. of New Haven
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the fourth judicial department, entered May 29, 1900, affirming a judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a verdict and an order denying a motion for a new trial.
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Appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the fourth judicial department, entered May 29, 1900, affirming a judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a verdict and an order denying a motion for a new trial. This action was upon a policy of fire insurance for the sum of $2,500, issued by the defendant to the plaintiff, upon its stock of bicycles, materials, supplies and machinery used in manufacturing and finishing bicycles, including parts manufactured and in process of manufacture. The answer alleged that the plaintiff had refused to unite with the defendant…
1Opinion of the CourtVann, J.
The policy in question was issued and countersigned by the firm of M. Beir & Co., the duly authorized agents of the defendant in the city of Rochester. On the morning of August 16, 1899, the day of the fire, these agents notified the defendant by mail that a loss had occurred; that six other companies were interested therein; that the probable amount of the entire loss was $2,500'and that the proportion of the defendant was $25. They closed their letter witli these words: “ Shall we have Mr. Yorden represent and adjust for you ? ” The defendant answered by telegram, instructing said agents “…
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- Ostrom v. . GreeneNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
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- Bishop v. Agricultural InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Silver v. . Western Assurance Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1900
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