Talbot v. Manhattan Fire & Marine Insurance

HERLANDS, District Judge.

This motion by defendant-insurance company for summary judgment is denied for the reasons set forth in this opinion.

The action, instituted on February 24, 1953, is based upon an insurance policy (commonly known as a Jewelry-Fur Floater) covering plaintiff’s jewelry in the principal amount of $18,000. The answer, in addition to containing general denials, pleads eight defenses. The only defense involved in this motion is the “SIXTH” defense, which alleges, inter alia, that plaintiff swore falsely under oath as to her criminal record and conviction during her…