Anderson v. Indiana Liberty Mutual Insurance

The question here relates to the validity of a contract of insurance consummated by an agent of defendant with plaintiff. Plaintiff was the owner of a truck and feed mill. H. W. Webster resided in Amery and did a general insurance business, representing several companies, including defendant. His contract as agent for defendant authorized him to solicit applications for insurance and to collect premiums on business insured. The contract provided that Webster should not have power, on behalf of the company, to make, alter, or discharge any contract or incur any debt or liability against the…