Castell v. Woodcock
New York Supreme Court
Action by one Castell against one Woodcock on a policy of Lloyds fire insurance for loss by fire. A demurrer was filed to the sufficiency of the allegations of the complaint, and defendant then made a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
1Opinion of the CourtHendrick, J.
Defendant, demurred to the complaint, and now moves ón the two pleadings for judgment. Plaintiff makes no objection to the practice. The complaint alleges that defendant was and is “the general manager of and duly authorized attorney for and representing” a Lloyds insurance association, “with authority to issue policies of insurance in the names of said underwriters.” A fire occurred on August 15, 1908, five months after the issue of the policy. The insured notified defendant of the fire, and on August 28, 1908, he wrote the agents of the insured that “we will follow the adjustment of the *586Home…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Glazer v. . Home Ins. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1907
- Griffith v. Anchor Fire InsuranceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1909
- Davis v. Grand Rapids Fire InsuranceSuperior Court of Buffalo · 1895
- Gerhart Realty Co. v. Northern Assurance Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1900
- Robertson v. New Hampshire InsuranceSuperior Court of Buffalo · 1891