Millers' National Insurance v. Kinneard
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Appellate Court for the First District;— heard in that court on appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. E. W. Clifford, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Baker
In this action of assumpsit, brought by appellee, against the appellant corporation, in the circuit court of Cook county, he got verdict and judgment for $4676.99, and the judgment was affirmed in the Appellate Court.
Appellee was owner of a mill, elevator and other property, worth over $30,000, and on which he bad insurance in some five companies, including appellant, amounting to $17,500. The policy of appellant was for $5000. In July, 1885, the insured premises were destroyed by fire. The declaration herein did not count upon the policy of insurance, but contained the common counts, and two…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Farmers & Merchants' Insurance v. ChesnutIllinois Supreme Court · 1869
- Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance v. ArchdeaconIllinois Supreme Court · 1876
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