Ball v. Employers' Liability Assurance Corp.

The accident occurred 12 June, 1931; the injuries appeared slight, and plaintiff had no reasonable ground to apprehend any claim for damages until approximately four months thereafter, when it was discovered, for the first time, that the injuries were more serious than originally thought; immediately thereafter notice was given to defendant’s agent. Was this sufficient under the terms of the policy which provides: “Upon the occurrence of an accident covered by this policy, the assured shall give immediate written notice thereof to the corporation, or its duly authorized agent?”

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