New York Court of Appeals

Edward C. Messersmith, Respondent v. the American Fidelity Company, Appellant

November 22, 1921232 N.Y. 161

Summary

The Court of Appeals held that New York public policy does not prohibit enforcement of an automobile indemnity insurance contract even when the vehicle was being operated in violation of the Highway Law by a minor under the insured's direction, and that an implied condition requiring competent operators does not void the policy.