Legal Opinion

Grand Rapids Electric Light & Power Co. v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided December 9, 1896PublishedCited by 12 opinions

Error to Kent; Grove, J. Assumpsit on an employer’s liability policy. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the Court

Long, O. J.

On June 13, 1894, the defendant insured the plaintiff against liability for damages on account of injuries suffered by any employe of the plaintiff, and on the same day extended the insurance under the “Manufacturers! Outside Liability,” under the terms of the policy, to all accidental injuries sustained by any person whomsoever, other than employes of the plaintiff, for one year. The policy contained the following clause :

“ (3) The assured, upon the occurrence of an accident, and upon notice of any claim on account of an accident, shall give immediate notice, in writing, of such…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. National Bank v. Insurance Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1878
  2. Utter v. Travelers' InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
  3. Anoka Lumber Co. v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1895

3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Turner v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1897
  2. Fenton v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1899
  3. Hoffman v. Employer's Liability Assurance Corp.Oregon Supreme Court · 1934
  4. Barclay v. London Guarantee & Accident Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1909
  5. Oakland Motor Co. v. American Fidelity Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1916

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