Martz v. Continental Casualty Co.

Opinion by

Pakkek, J.,

This is an action in assumpsit brought by Paul D. Martz against Continental Casualty Company for the value of collateral deposited with Continental to indemnify it in acting as surety for the Allegheny Athletic Association of McKeesport. The case was tried by a judge without a jury and judgment was entered for the plaintiff for the amount of the claim with interest. That judgment must be affirmed.

The Athletic Association held a club license issued by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for the dispensing of liquors for the period beginning May 1, 1937, and ending April…