Case Name: In the Matter of the Arbitration between Christine T. Balbierz, Respondent, and Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnfication Corporation, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1967-09-21
Citations: 28 A.D.2d 968
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Arbitration between Christine T. Balbierz, Respondent, and Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnfication Corporation, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 28
Pages: 968–969

Head Matter:
In the Matter of the Arbitration between Christine T. Balbierz, Respondent, and Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnfication Corporation, Appellant.

Opinion:
Memorandum: We agree with the conclusion of Special Term but do not adopt its reasoning. Matter of Korzeniewski (MVAIC) (24 A D 2d 541) and similar cases relied on by Special Term, considered the timeliness of notice where the insurer of a motorist disclaimed subsequent to the accident. Here respondent's claim against appellant is based upon the fact that the motorist who committed the .alleged tortious act was uninsured. We find, however, that respondent did give notice "as soon as practicable" within the meaning of the policy provision. (Cf. Matter of Stroud [MVAIC], 26 Misc 2d 960, affd. 13 A D 2d 757.) (Appeal from order of Erie Special Term denying motion to stay arbitration.) Present — Williams, P. J., Bastow, Del Veeehio and Marsh, JJ.