Jersey Ins. Co. of N.Y. v. Altieri

The main issue before the court is whether under the present rules governing civil practice in the Superior Court a defendant in an interpleader suit may file a counterclaim against the plaintiff on an independent liability.

On June 16, 1948, the plaintiffs, Jersey Insurance Company of New York and American Equitable Assurance Company, by their agent, Harry Christine, each issued a fire insurance policy in the amount of $5,000, of which $2,500 covered a building and $2,500, bar and restaurant furniture, fixtures and equipment therein contained, owned by the defendants, John Altieri and others,…