Legal Opinion
Schaller v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided April 18, 1952PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtBeldock, J.
On September 2,1946, plaintiffs were passengers in a 1937 Ford automobile owned and operated by one Henry C. Born. On that date Born’s automobile was involved in a collision with another motor vehicle and as a result plaintiffs sustained personal injuries. They commenced an action in the Supreme Court, Bronx County, against the owner, the operator of the other motor vehicle and against Born. When Born was served, the defendant insurance company, which had issued a public liability policy to him, disclaimed liability under the policy and refused to defend Born in the action. Such action was…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Hartol Products Corp. v. Prudential Insurance Co. of AmericaNew York Court of Appeals · 1943
- Hoffman v. Illinois Nat. Casualty Co.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1947
- Melendez v. General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1947
- Melendez v. General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1948
3Cited by1 opinion
- Standard Accident Insurance v. CochardoNew York Supreme Court · 1954