Parodi v. Universal Insurance Co.

The plaintiff was insured against damage to his car by reason of collision. The policy had the usual $50 deductible provision. On May 11th, 1941, the insured’s car was damaged by collision. Plaintiff’s repairman charged $193.85 for the repairs made. The company’s agent estimated that the work could have been done for $98.65. The court gave the plaintiff judgment for $143.85. Defendant appeals.

The rule of law with respect to damages in similar cases is to be found in Hintz v. Roberts, 98 N. J. L. 768. The argument is made that the plaintiff’s repairman charged for a new tire to replace one…