California Supreme Court June 6, 1917, S. F. No. 7302. (J. Frank & Co. v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co.)

MELVIN, J.

Defendant appeals from the judgment and from an order denying its motion for a new trial.

The facts are simple. Cousins, an employee of plaintiff, was injured and brought suit for a large sum of money in damages. Defendant, a surety company, which had issued a policy in favor of plaintiff, took charge through its counsel

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of the defense in that action.