Legal Opinion
General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp. v. Katz
New York Supreme Court
Decided March 5, 1956PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtA. David Benjamin, J.
This is an action for a declaratory judgment to determine the liability of the plaintiff, insurance company, on an automobile liability insurance policy issued to the defendant Joseph Katz. In September of 1951, Joseph Katz, the owner of the automobile, permitted his father, Sigmund Katz, to use it. While Sigmund was operating the automobile, he became involved in an accident as a result of which his wife, Celia Katz, mother of Joseph Katz, was killed. An administrator of her estate was appointed and commenced an action against the son, Joseph Katz, by reason of his liability as the owner of…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Feinman v. Bernard Rice Sons, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 1954
- Feinman v. Bernard Rice Sons, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1955
- Manhattan Casualty Co. v. CholakisNew York Supreme Court · 1954
- Katz v. WesselNew York Supreme Court · 1955
- Manhattan Casualty Co. v. CholakisAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1954
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