Kavanagh v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance

Defendant insured plaintiff from loss of his Elgin touring car by fire. The insurance was placed through the Detroit Insurance Agency. The car was destroyed by fire May 26,-1921. On the policy was the ’phone number plaintiff was instructed to call in case of loss or- damage. Plaintiff called this number, advised them of the loss, and soon thereafter received a visit from a Mr. Mason with reference to the insurance. Mr. Mason was called under the statute, but did not retain a vivid recollection of the transaction. He, however, did -testify that he was an insurance adjuster employed in the…