Rhead v. Hartford Ins. Co. of the Midwest

SCHROEDER, Justice.

Douglas and Raeola Rhead (Rheads) appeal the decision of the district court granting summary judgment in favor of Hartford Insurance Company. The district court determined that the Rheads did not have an insurable interest in property that was destroyed. The decision of the district court is vacated.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

Cathy and Fred Afraid of Bear (Afraid of Bears) purchased a house located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in 1969 where they resided until 1984 when they moved to South Dakota. The Rheads agreed to purchase the house from the Afraid of Bears…