Lewis v. Burlington Insurance
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Mitchell District Court. — Hon. G. W. Ruddick, Judge. ActioN on a policy of insurance to recover for damages to a dwelling-house, barn and cattle of plaintiff, caused by a tornado. The cause was tried by the court, and a judgment rendered in favor of plaintiff. The defendánt appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
— On the twentieth day of October, 1884, defendant issued to plaintiff two policies of insurance on the property in controversy. They were for the term of five years ; and one insured plaintiff against loss or damage by fire and lightning, while the other, the one upon which this action is founded, insured him against loss or damage by tornadoes, cyclones and wind storms. The tornado policy recites that it was issued “in consideration of a portion of the premiums written in the fire and lightning part of this policy.” The consideration recited in that is $75.80. Notes were given for the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Neese v. Farmer's InsuranceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1881
- Lewis v. Burlington Ins.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1887
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- Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co. v. DeySupreme Court of Iowa · 1893
- Summers v. Des Moines InsuranceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1901
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