Hackett v. Utica Mutual Insurance

This is an action to recover for a stolen automobile in the sum of $4,211.06 under a policy of insurance issued by the defendant to the plaintiff, submitted upon an Agreed Statement of Facts, as follows:

1. This is an action of contract brought to recover damages resulting from the theft of a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix, Serial #2K57T2P168527.

2. The vehicle in question was purchased by plaintiff in good faith on August 8, 1972 from one Stanley Mentz for $3,850 and plaintiff paid in addition thereto a sales tax of $122.50.

3. On August 9, 1972, defendant insured plaintiff’s said vehicle for, among…