Alden v. Christianson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the municipal court of Minneapolis to recover $267.50 for services performed as referee. The case was tried before Kerr, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $114.80. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
The appellant held policies of insurance of the standard form under the laws of Minnesota on a certain stock of goods in the city of Minneapolis. By an agreement between the appellant and the various insurance companies, respondent, in connection with two other parties, was selected as an arbitrator to adjust the loss. This agreement provided that the arbitrators should estimate and finally determine the amount of the loss and damage on account of the fire, and that the amount so found should be conclusive upon the parties to the agreement. No provision was made in the contract for…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Rand v. Board of County CommissionersSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
3Cited by2 opinions
- McQuaid Market House Co. v. Home Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1920
- Rogers v. DrewrySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1935