Bradshaw v. Agricultural Insurance
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Schenectady county. Action by Joseph W. Bradshaw and others against the Agricultural Insurance Company to set aside an award of appraisers under a policy of fire insurance issued to James J. Bradshaw, deceased, and to recover for the loss under the policy. From a judgment for plaintiffs, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMayham, J.
On the 3d day of October, 1887, the defendant issued its policy to James J. Bradshaw, insuring his dwelling-house in the sum of $3,000 against loss and damage by fire, and on the 1st of March, 1890, the building insured was partially destroyed by fire. Proofs of loss were duly made and served on the defendant, and on the 24th of March, 1890, defendant’s agent and adjuster attended at the place of loss, and asked that two disinterested appraisers be appointed, according to the provisions of the policy, to ascertain and appraise the loss of the assured, and presented the name of an individual…
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- Todd v. BarlowNew York Court of Chancery · 1817
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