General Exchange Insurance v. Service Parking Grounds, Inc.

Plaintiff issued a policy of insurance to David S. Block, on October 5, 1928, against loss by fire or theft of an automobile. Defendant maintained and operated a parking lot at the intersection of First street and Bagley avenue in the city of Detroit. There were two entrances and exits to the lot, the balance being enclosed by barriers. There was a shack in the rear for accommodation of the attendants. It was the custom at night to move all unlocked cars to that portion of the lot near the shack. The only persons in charge after 5:45 p. m. were a middle-aged woman and a 13-year old girl, both…