Mansfi eld contacted his insurance agent and asked him to obtain an automobile insurance liability policy to be effective as of February 10.

On February 14, Mansfi eld was involved in an accident while operating his car. The agent provided a policy with an effective date of February 24, which did not cover the loss resulting from the accident. Mansfi eld charged the agent with a breach of the contract to procure insurance as well as negligence in the performance of his responsibilities. Will Mansfi eld succeed in his suit? [ Mansfi eld v. Federal Services Finance Corp., 111 A.2d 322 (New Hampshire).]