Schaffer v. Emmons
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from Trial Term, New York County. Action by Anthony Schaffer against James G. Emmons. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtIngraham, J.
The action was upon a policy of fire insurance. The defendant was one of the underwriters doing business under the name of the South American Union Underwriters; Daynes, Ryder & Co. being the attorneys and managers conducting and carrying on the business for the underwriters. The policy was dated February 3, 1897, and by it the underwriters insured the plaintiff to the amount set opposite their respective names, aggregating the sum of $1,500, for the term of one year from the 2d of February, 1897, at noon. The premises were destroyed by fire on the 21st of September, 1897. The answer denied…
2Cited by1 opinion
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