English v. Fischer

OPINION

GONZALEZ, Justice.

This is a suit for damages that arose from a dispute between a mortgagor and a mortgagee over the proceeds of a fire insurance policy. Jerry and Alice Fischer, appellees, purchased a home from appellant, Sara Jane English (Rylee). Appellant was the mortgagee and appellees were mortgagors. Appellees signed a promissory note secured by a deed of trust which stipulated that they provide for fire insurance and name appellant as beneficiary of that policy. A fire severely damaged the home and the insurance company issued a check payable to both parties. Appellees wanted to…