Underwood v. Pennsylvania Fire Insurance
New York Supreme Court
Action by "William Underwood against the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company. Judgment for defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtPutnam, J.
Plaintiff owned a one-story cement building in Patchogue, which in 1908 was usedl as a bakery. He insured it with the defendant through Mr. Wiggins, a local agent, who represented defendant and other companies, for one year from December 14, 1908, to December 14, 1909. The insurance was $600 on building; $200 on stock of flour; and $100 on counter, shelves, show cases, and other fixtures. Through Mr. Wiggins’ agency, plaintiff had also insured his residence for many years.
In March following, plaintiff sought to raise a mortgage loan on this bakery property. A Mr. Arnold became the mortgagee,…
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