Caledonian Insurance Co. of Edinburgh, Scotland v. National City Bank
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Martin, J.:
Plaintiff seeks to recover the amount paid to defendant as the indorsee of a draft, asserting that the payee’s indorsement was forged. Defendant guaranteed prior indorsements.
On July 9, 1921, plaintiff drew a draft upon itself for the sum of $1,500 payable to one M. H. Minor. It recites upon its face that it was in full settlement of all claims under plaintiff’s policy No. 3084064, issued at Hopkinsville, Ky., on account of a fire which occurred there June 18, 1921. It further recites that “in consideration of said payment the policy is hereby cancelled and surrendered; ” and that…
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