Legal Opinion
Connecticut Indemnity Co. v. Nestor
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided October 25, 1966No. Docket 160PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtT. G. Kavanagh, J.
On August 14, 1962, John Orem and his wife Jeanne, owned a residence in Hazel Park, Michigan, which was insured 'against fire by the plaintiff, The Connecticut Indemnity Company. On that date Brad Nestor, a minor of 8-1/2 years, set fire to the Orem residence causing damage in the amount of $6,851.91. The Orems made a claim against the plaintiff for their damage and were paid that amount.
Plaintiff brought this action as subrogee against the defendants Brad Nestor, his father, Bernard, and his mother, Hope Nestor, for the damages.
At the trial before a jury the defendant minor, Brad Nestor,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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