Arrowsmith v. Bankers Casualty Co.
Arrowsmith v. Bankers Casualty Co.
Opinion of the Court
In cranking a Ford automobile the insured sustained a fracture of his right arm just above the wrist. The jury assessed his damages at $225, and defendant appeals.
On May 10, 1916, defendant made to the plaintiff an accident insurance policy. He paid: Insurance fee, $4; first-year premium, $27.50; second-year premium, $27.50.
The suit arises on a question concerning the date of the injury and the date of the last payment, which was made by check dated October 28, 1917. The check was marked paid December 10, 1917. The cashier of the company testifies that according to its books the check was received on November 28, 1917. The plaintiff testifies that at Mott, North Dakota, he mailed the check to plaintiff at Minneapolis, on or about the date of the same.
The defense was conducted on the theory that the plaintiff was bound by the date of the accident as alleged in his complaint and that the check had not been received prior to that time, but on each point there is ample evidence to sustain the verdict. The jury had a right to conclude that the accident occurred on December 2d, and that the check was mailed to and received by defendant long prior to the accident.
Affirmed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- ROSS OLIVER ARROWSMITH v. BANKERS CASUALTY COMPANY, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a Corporation
- Status
- Published