Clark-Warwick, Inc. v. National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford

JONES, Circuit Judge.

The appellant, Clark-Warwick, Inc., was a dealer in automobiles in West Palm Beach, Florida. It was the only authorized Oldsmobile dealer in the area. In connection with this business it operated a garage for the servicing and repair of motor vehicles. It procured from the appellee, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, a garage liability policy. The policy contained, among the conditions, so-called, of the policy the following provisions:

“When an accident occurs written notice shall be given by or on behalf of the insured to the company or any of its authorized…