Lentz v. Teutonia Fire Insurance
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Lenawee. (Lane, J.) Assumpsit. Plaintiff brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
Action on a policy of insurance. The loss is alleged to have occurred on the 23d of October, 1889. Three grounds of defense were urged in the court below:
1. That the property burned was not covered by the policy.
2. That no proofs of loss were furnished.
3. That the suit was not commenced within the time limited by the policy.
The circuit judge directed a verdict for the defendant on the ground that the. policy did not cover the property burned. The record contains the substance of all the testimony. If it appears that there is any conclusive reason why no recovery should be had, the judgment…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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