Home Indemnity Co. v. Fishman

Bonniwell, J.,

On February 19, 1931, the Southern Surety Company of New York issued its burglary insurance policy to defendant, covering burglary, theft or larceny of jewelry within premises occupied by defendant at 1955 Pittville Street, Philadelphia. On September 30,1931, The Home Indemnity Company took over the liability of the Southern Surety Company under such policy. On February 9, 1932, defendant notified plaintiff of the loss of a brooch. On March 31, 1932, he filed proof of claim therefor.

On February 8, 1933, suit was instituted by defendant herein against plaintiff herein in the…