Mayaguez Drug Co. v. Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance

Defendant issued policies of insurance against damage by fire to plaintiff’s property. A fire occurred and damage resulted. The complaint demands the sum of $70,200 with interest thereon from the date of the fire. The sealed verdict as reported in open court was for the amount of $55,000. Plaintiff moved to amend the clerk’s minutes by adding interest. This motion was denied and the order of denial was affirmed by a divided court. From the final judgment plaintiff appeals to this court. Since the judgment is final and was rendered by a divided Appellate Division, it is appealable as of right.

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