Case Name: Standard Accident Insurance Company, Appellant, v. John J. Ackerman and Another, as Administrators c. t. a. of the Estate of Clinton G. Swackhamer, Deceased, Respondents
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1934-04
Citations: 241 A.D. 821
Docket Number: 
Parties: Standard Accident Insurance Company, Appellant, v. John J. Ackerman and Another, as Administrators c. t. a. of the Estate of Clinton G. Swackhamer, Deceased, Respondents.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 241
Pages: 821–821

Head Matter:
Standard Accident Insurance Company, Appellant, v. John J. Ackerman and Another, as Administrators c. t. a. of the Estate of Clinton G. Swackhamer, Deceased, Respondents.

Opinion:
Judgment reversed on the law and the facts and judgment directed for plaintiff for the sum of $1,027.35, with costs, the court being of opinion that the indemnity agreement is sufficiently broad to render the indemnitor liable for the legal fees incurred by plaintiff. Inconsistent findings are reversed and new findings will be made accordingly. Kapper, Carswell and Scudder, JJ., concur; Lazansky, P. J., and Hagarty, J., dissent. Settle order on notice.