Sholund v. Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance

This action was brought on a fire insurance policy. The policy bears date November 6, 1931, but was executed and delivered on November 9, 1931, at a time subsequent to the destruction of the insured property by fire. At the trial, proof was offered by plaintiffs tending to show an executed oral contract to insure the property prior to its destruction. The trial court found with the plaintiffs on this contention, and entered judgment in their favor for $750, the full amount of the policy. From that judgment, defendant appeals. The appeal presents a pure question of law on facts about which…