Hyperlawhypertext legal database Storch v. Standard Fire Insurance Co. of New Jersey 277 A.D.2d 1122

← Cases

Storch v. Standard Fire Insurance Co. of New Jersey

277 A.D.2d 1122 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1950-12-04 English

Contents

Majority

p. 1122
Gloria Storch, as Executrix of Stanley S. Storch, Deceased, Appellant, v. Standard Fire Insurance Company of New Jersey, Respondent.

In an action to recover on two policies of fire insurance which excepted coverage of

p. 1123
loss by explosion, unless fire ensued, it is conceded that an explosion occurred. The plaintiff gave evidence that there were found in the premises articles which were charred and burnt; and the defendant gave evidence that there was no fire, but severe breakage caused by explosion. Judgment entered in favor of defendant, after trial by the court, without a jury, unanimously affirmed, with costs. No opinion. Present — Nolan, P. J., Carswell, Adel, Sneed and Wenzel, JJ.