Union Automobile Ins. v. Cox

The plaintiff insurance company paid to the defendant A. S. Cox the sum of $100 “in full settlement of any claim’’ against it by reason of damage to defendant’s automobile caused by a fire which occurred on the 28th day of April, 1926. At the time of the settlement of the loss, and in the same instrument evidencing the settlement, Cox subrogated the plaintiff to any claim he might have against the Associated Motors, Inc., to the extent of $100, the car having been burned while in their possession. Thereafter suit was brought on the subrogation against the Associated Motors, Inc., which…