Barly v. Public Fire Insurance

The plaintiffs, Joseph A. Barly and Ceil Barly, were husband and wife, and purchased, as second hand, the automobile covered by the policy in suit. Joseph A. Barly was engaged in the practice of law, and was also licensed to solicit some lines of insurance, which he placed through an agency conducted by W. H. Shapaker, who wrote policies for the defendant. Viewed most favorably in support of the trial court’s findings, the evidence may be considered to establish the following facts: On June 21, 1928, Joseph A. Barly told Shapaker that he wanted the policy for himself and his wife; that…