Chinn v. Butchers' Mutual Casualty Co.

This case came on for trial before the court without a jury. The statutory provision for findings of fact and conclusions of law was not waived.

The plaintiff, Chester W. Chinn, was insured with the defendant, Butchers’ Mutual Casualty Company of New York, by an automobile' liability policy which provided for insurance against personal liability and property damage. It provided also that in case legal proceedings were taken against the plaintiff to enforce any claim for damages on account of an accident or claim covered thereby, the.insurer would defend at its own cost and expense on behalf of…