Hancock v. Hartford Fire Insurance
New York Supreme Court
Cboss appeals by the plaintiff and by the defendant from a judgment of the Municipal Court of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, first district, rendered in favor of the plaintiff.
1Opinion of the CourtLehman, J.
The plaintiff has entered into a contract with the defendant, whereby the defendant insured his automobile against loss by fire, theft or other causes. It is not disputed that this automobile was stolen, and the sole question of fact in the case is, whether the plaintiff previous to the theft had surrendered the policy for cancellation, and whether the policy was thereupon duly cancelled by the defendant.
The policy of insurance contains the usual clause providing that “ this policy may be cancelled at any time upon request of the insured, the company retaining or collecting the customary…
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