Hathaway v. State Insurance
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Fayette Circuit Court. Action on a policy of insurance against loss or damage hy fire. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
y'^REED, J.
The policy of insurance in question was issued //,to' Hathaway & Smith, a partnership composed of plaintiff ' and E. P. Smith. They were merchants, and the policy covered the stock of goods kept by them in their store. Before the loss occurred the partnership was dissolved, and plaintiff bought the interest of Smith in the firm property, and continued to carry on the business. He alleges in his petition that Smith wholly transferred to him his interest in the policy, and that defendant had notice of such transfer, and consented to it. The policy contains the following provision.…
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