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Obalski Chibougamau Mining Co. v. Aero Ins. Co.

[1932] SCR 540 Court SCC Decision date 1932-03-15 English

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Expropriation proceedings were taken and Mr. Justice Audette in the Exchequer Court awarded the club $31,500, as the value of the property.
The Skating Club appealed from this award, complaining that the amount was too small, and the respondent cross-appealed, complaining that the amount was too large. After hearing the arguments of counsel, the Court reserved judgment, and on a subsequent day delivered judgment dismissing the appeal and the cross-appeal with costs.
respondent.
OBALSKI CHIBOUGAMAU MINING COMPANY AERO INSURANCE COMPANY
APPEAL by the plaintiff appellant from the decision of the Court of King's Bench, appeal side, Province of Quebec (1), reversing the judgment of the Superior Court, Duclos J. (2), and dismissing the appellant's action. The action was brought by the appellant upon a contract of insurance to recover the total loss of a seaplane. On the 29th of May, 1929, the appellant company took out a policy of insurance with the respondent company insuring a seaplane for $19,650, ten per cent deducted, against certain specified perils. On July 13, 1929, the managing