Ithaca Fire Department v. . Beecher
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from order of the General Term of the Supreme Court, in the fourth judicial department, made January 31, 1885, which affirmed an order of Special Term, changing the place of trial herein from the county of Tompkins to the county of New York. The nature of the action is stated in the opinion. Tompkins county was properly named as the place of trial. (Code of Civ.
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Appeal from order of the General Term of the Supreme Court, in the fourth judicial department, made January 31, 1885, which affirmed an order of Special Term, changing the place of trial herein from the county of Tompkins to the county of New York. The nature of the action is stated in the opinion. Tompkins county was properly named as the place of trial. (Code of Civ. Pro., § 983; chap. 465 of the Laws of 1875, as amended by chap. 359 of the Laws of 1876, and chap. 153 of the Laws of 1879.) The place of contract constitutes no part of the cause of action. (Wiles v. Suydam, 64 N. Y. 173;…
1Opinion of the CourtEarl, J.
It is provided by chapter 465 of the Laws of 1875, as amended by chapter 359 of the Laws of 1876, and chapter 153 of the Laws of 1879, as follows: “Section 1. There shall be paid to the treasurer of the fire department of every city or incorporated village of this State * * * by every person who shall act as agent for or on behalf of any individual or association of individuals not incorporated by or under the laws of this State, to effect insurance against loss or injury by fire upon property in this State, although such individual or association may be incorporated for that purpose by any…
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