Heller v. Alter

Lewis, David C., J.

On April 21, 1930, the defendant was served with a summons in this action instituted to recover for personal injuries and also for property damages sustained through the alleged negligent operation of a taxicab owned by the defendant.

At that time the defendant was covered by a policy of the Equitable Casualty and Surety Company, issued pursuant to the provisions of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Upon service of the process the defendant referred it to the insurance company, who thereupon and on or about the 25th day of April, 1930, caused its attorneys, Herschaft & Lamkay, to…