Ginsburg v. Bull Dog Auto Fire Insurance Ass'n

Defendant in error, the Bull Dog Auto Fire Insurance Association of Chicago, a mutual and reciprocal insurance company, issued a policy of insurance to Nick D'Alassandro against loss by theft of an automobile. On January 17, 1920, the automobile was stolen and was never recovered. D'Alassandro assigned his claim under the policy to plaintiff in error, Elkin Ginsburg. The policy provided that "no assignment of interest under this policy shall be or become binding upon the association unless the written consent of the attorney is endorsed thereon and an additional membership fee is paid."…