Rockford Insurance v. Travelstead

This is an action of assumpsit brought by appellee against appellant, on a policy of insurance. It is insisted in defense that the assured in his application made, false representations as to the title to the land and amount of land in the farm on which the insured buildings stood, and falsely represented the amount of a mortgage on the premises. The plaintiff, in reply, while denying the false representations, claims that the defendant company, with full knowledge of all the facts, demanded proofs of loss, which were furnished, and through its adjuster, Dolan, adjusted the loss at §400, and…