Henderson v. Pebworth

The facts in this appeal are that defendant in error, Pebworth, purchased an automobile from plaintiff in error, Henderson, paying some cash, and executing his promissory note to Henderson in the sum of $625 for balance due. At the same time and place it was verbally agreed between the two parties that Pebworth should have his car insured for $850, the price of the car new. Henderson, the seller, suggested' that he would procure the" insurance for Pebworth, the buyer, so that in case of loss the insurance would protect both parties. He also computed the amount of premium, which was $17,…