Hudnell v. Burkle
Tennessee Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtNicholson, C. J.
In November, 1873, Jacob Burldé insured a- bouse on a lot of bis against fire for twelve months. The policy issued to Mm, and the loss was made payable to- himself, his executors and administrators.
*617Burkle died in March, 1874, having made his will, in which he nominated complainant Hudnell as executor, and devised his real estate, including the insured lot, to his four children.
His widow, Rebecca Burkle, dissented from his will, and had dower assigned, in which was included the insured house and lot. The house insured was destroyed by fire on the 18th of August, 1874, subsequent to the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Wyman v. ProsserNew York Supreme Court · 1862
3Cited by1 opinion
- Bennett v. FeatherstoneTennessee Supreme Court · 1902