Central Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance v. Friedman

Appellee brought this action to recover for loss of personal property belonging to his minor son, Beniío S. Friedman, in the amount of $428.95, on a Floater Insurance Policy issued to appellee by appellant company, on July 20,1946, in the principal sum of $5,000, for which appellee paid a premium of $155. Appellant denied liability.

A trial before the court sitting as a jury resulted in a judgment for appellee for the full amount claimed, for attorneys’ fees and 12% penalty. This appeal followed.

Appellant says there are only two questions for decision: “1. Was Benno S. Friedman, at the time of…