New York Court of Appeals
Joseph Ripley v. . the &198tna 1nsurance Company.
January 5, 186430 N.Y. 136
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower court's judgment and remanded for a new trial, holding that the survey answer regarding a watchman constituted a warranty that was breached, that parol evidence cannot modify such a warranty, that breach of the warranty voids the policy, and that the one‑year limitation clause was enforceable and not waived.