Seessel v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co.

The bill in this cause seeks a recovery against the defendant upon a policy of indemnity issued by it to, the complainant. The chancellor rendered a decree for the latter, and the company has appealed to this Court.

The defendant, in consideration of the premium paid, issued to Seessel its policy or indemnity bond, whereby it agreed to indemnify him, to the extent of $5,000 against loss he might sustain, on account of personal injuries suffered by any one while upon the elevator operated in his butcher shop and store in Memphis. The contract also provides that the defendant shall pay for^…