Catalfano v. Higgins

Southerland, C. J.:

On July 20, 1959, plaintiff Catalfano parked his automobile at the Valet Parking Lot at Delaware Park. He delivered the car to an attendant employed by the Olympic Parking Service. During the day the car was stolen. Plaintiff was insured against theft by Jersey Insurance Company of New York, and made claim for his loss. The insurer paid him $1940 and took an assignment of his claim against Olympic. This assignment provided for subrogation “to the extent of the amount” paid, and authorized suit in plaintiff’s name to recover that amount. Plaintiff also assigned title to the…