Legal Opinion
Strouse v. Union Indemnity Co.
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided November 13, 1933No. 24PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SWAN, Circuit Judge.
The plaintiff sustained an accidental fall which produced an indirect inguinal hernia, making necessary a surgical operation. For the resulting disability he claimed indemnity under a policy issued by the appellant insuring against the effects of bodily injuries caused directly and solely by accidental means. The insurer having disclaimed liability, this suit was brought in the District Court, whose jurisdiction is grounded on diverse citizenship. It was resisted upon two grounds: (1) That the plaintiff had failed to comply with provisions of the policy in respect to…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Bishop v. Agricultural InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Weatherwax v. Royal Indemnity Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1929
- Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance v. BellIllinois Supreme Court · 1896
- Twin City Fire Ins. v. Stockmen's Nat. Bank of Ft. BentonCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1919
- Sergent v. Liverpool & London & Globe InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1898
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Prudential Ins. Co. of America v. MurphyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1935
- Elias Siegelman, Individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Eva Siegelman, Deceased v. Cunard White Star LimitedCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1955
- Elias Siegelman, Individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Eva Siegelman, Deceased v. Cunard White Star LimitedCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1955