Great Western Insurance v. Staaden
Illinois Supreme Court
There was a judgment for the plaintiff in the Circuit Court for $1,500 debt, and $145.50 for damages. The facts of the case are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBreese, J.
The question presented by this record, is one of importance, not only to insurance companies, but to the insured, who are now a numerous class in this State, and ought to be advised of their obligations under a policy like the one before us. This policy, we believe, does not differ essentially in the conditions mutually imposed, in regard to losses by fire, from those of other insurance companies in this State, and elsewhere.
Considering the vast number of frauds to which insurance companies are exposed, it is not surprising they should take all reasonable precautions to protect themselves…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Columbian Insurance Co. of Alexandria v. LawrenceSupreme Court of the United States · 1829
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- Niepschield v. ReussAppellate Court of Illinois · 1901
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