Colin v. Hamilton Fire Insurance
New York Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the CourtO’Brien, J.
In this action to recover for loss and damage by fire, the defense of material misrepresentation of the risk is pleaded. The policy by its terms insures the “ brick building or buildings, extensions and additions thereto, * * * it being the true intent of this policy to cover everything pertaining to the service of, or belonging to the above mentioned building or buildings, extensions and additions thereto.” It provides that material representations made by or for the assured of facts and circumstances concerning this insurance are so indicated thereon and that none other shall be claimed to…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Sanders v. . CooperNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- American Surety Co. v. Patriotic Assurance Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1926
- O'Connor Transportation Co. v. Glens Falls InsuranceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1921
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