Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York, 1901

Worthington v. London Guarantee & Accident Co.

Worthington v. London Guarantee & Accident Co.
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · Decided February 15, 1901
34 Misc. 782; 68 N.Y.S. 1151

Counsel

Ernest F. Eidlitz, for appellant., Bostwick, Morrell & Bates, for respondent.

Worthington v. London Guarantee & Accident Co.

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

We find no evidence in this case that Hall & Henshaw had authority to represent the defendant in the employment of sub-agents. Nor is there evidence sufficient to establish a ratification. The cases cited by respondent were actions brought by persons insured under policies of insurance, and have no application. If the plaintiff has a claim for commissions or damages, his remedy is against Hall & Henshaw, who employed him, and not against the defendant. The judgment being without evidence to support it, must be reversed.

Present: Andrews, P. J., O’Gorman and Blanchard, JJ.

Judgment reversed and new trial ordered, with costs to appellant to abide event.

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