Langdon v. Minnesota Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance

The defendant made a fire policy running to plaintiff, Harlow Langdon, and insuring, among other things, a dwelling-house, of which he was owner. The housé having been destroyed by fire, this action is brought upon the policy, the defendant having refused to pay the loss after proper notice and proof. The policy contained the following provision, viz. : “If the property be sold or transferred, * * * or any change takes place in the title or possession, whether by legal process, judicial decree, voluntary transfer or conveyance, * * '* then, and in every such case, the insured shall not be…