State-Wide Insurance v. Santiago

Samuel S. Tripp,

Spec. Ref. Reference by consent (CPLR 4317, subd. [a]) to hear and determine special proceeding for judgment staying the arbitration demanded by respondent under the standard uninsured motorist indorsement attached to the petitioner’s automobile liability insurance policy covering respondent’s car on the date of the underlying accident.

Respondent allegedly sustained injuries on November 13, 1970 when, driving his car in The Bronx, it was in physical contact with a 1961 Chevrolet bearing registration plate number STZ 766 — New Jersey, owned and operated by Wilfredo Feliciano of…