LAWS(CAL)-1955-2-10

S BHATTACHARJEE Vs. SENTINEL ASSURANCE CO LTD

Decided On February 09, 1955
S.BHATTACHARJEE Appellant
V/S
SENTINEL ASSURANCE CO.LTD. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is a suit for recovery of Rs. 54,007/5/6 on a Policy of Fire Insurance on account of damage caused by fire to goods insured under that policy.

(2.) The plaintiff carries on business manufacturer of hosiery goods under the name and style of Bengal Hosiery Mills at 90/1 Hazra Road, Calcutta.

(3.) In September 1951 the machinery and stock of hosiery goods of the plaintiff's said business stored" in the said factory premises were insured against damage by fire, with Standard General Assurance Co., to the extent of Rs. 60,000/- of which Rs. 50,000/- was for the machinery and Rs. 10,000/- for the hosiery goods.