Catalfano v. Higgins

Lynch, J.:

Plaintiff’s Chevrolet Sedan was stolen on July 20, 1959, while it was in the possession of the defendants, who conduct a “Valet Parking Lot” at the Delaware Park Race Track, Stanton, Delaware. Plaintiff had fire and theft insurance and his insurance carrier paid him his loss, in the amount as claimed.

In the settlement papers it was provided that upon payment of the claim to plaintiff, he, as

“* * * the undersigned hereby assigns and transfers to the said company each and all claims and demands against any other party, person, persons, property or corporation, arising from or…