Washington Mills Emery Manuf'g Co. v. Commercial Fire Ins.

Colt, D. J.

On November 20, 1877, the plaintiff sold the land upon which its works were situated to the city of Boston, excepting and reserving the buildings, machinery, and fixtures, provided the same were removed by the first of October following, and if not so removed the grantor forfeited all right thereto, and they became the absolute property of the city of Boston. In April, 1878, the plaintiff took out policies of insurance for various amounts in the defendant companies. The policies ran for one year, and were renewals of other policies. The fire took place August 17, 1878, destroying,…