Case Name: The Homestead Fire Insurance Company, Appellant, v. John B. Hagerty, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, General Term
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1881-04
Citations: 31 N.Y. Sup. Ct. 494
Docket Number: 
Parties: The Homestead Fire Insurance Company, Appellant, v. John B. Hagerty, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Supreme Court Reports (Hun)
Volume: 31
Pages: 494–494

Head Matter:
The Homestead Fire Insurance Company, Appellant, v. John B. Hagerty, Respondent.

Opinion:
Judgment reversed and new trial ordered, costs to abide event. Held, that the complaint does not allege fraud; the facts and circumstances averred raised an implied assumpsit on the part of the defendant, and the action is on contract, and not for a tort.