Compton v. Beecher
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term. Action by James Compton, as receiver of the Middleport Manufacturing Company, against William C. Beecher and others. From a judgment entered on a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $2,656, and from an- order denying a motion for a new trial made on the minutes, defendants appeal. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtFollett, J.
This action was begun October 19, 1895, to recover on a policy of insurance issued bv the Indemnity Fire Lloyds, November 26, 1894, insuring the Middleport Manufacturing Company against loss or damage by fire until November 26, 1895, on jiroperty which, it is conceded, was destroyed by fire June 6, 1895; and it was proved on the trial, and not disputed, that the loss exceeded the amount of the insurance on the property burned. The policy is known as a "Lloyds policy.” Sixteen firms and persons underwrote this policv. by their attorneys, Beecher & Co.; every underwriter assuming a several…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Knorr v. BatesNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1895
- Leiter v. BeecherAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1896
- Knorr v. BatesNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1895
- New Jersey & Pennsylvania Concentrating Works v. AckermannAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1896
- Farjeon v. FoggNew York Supreme Court · 1896
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