Legal Opinion
Hanover Fire Insurance v. Morse Dry Dock & Repair Co.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided March 3, 1936PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHubbs, J.
These four actions were brought for the reformation of policies of property liability insurance upon the ground that they were obtained by the fraudulent concealment of the fact that a loss had occurred prior to the delivery of the policies or the consummation of the contracts.
The trial court found in favor of the plaintiff in each action and the Appellate Division has affirmed.
The primary question for determination here is whether the causes of action were barred by the Statute of Limitations. Appellant contends that the six-year Statute of Limitations applies (Civ. Prac. Act, § 48), and as…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Gilmore v. . HamNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
- Keys v. LeopoldNew York Court of Appeals · 1925
- Clarke v. Boorman's ExecutorsSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Rundle v. . AllisonNew York Court of Appeals · 1866
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3Cited by29 opinions
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