McAlpine v. State Mut. Fire Ins. Co.

Prior to June 23, 1930, plaintiffs were the owners of certain, farm land located in Huron county, Michigan. On the date mentioned, they executed a mortgage to the defendant hank in the amount of $1,350 as security for a loan by said bank to them in that amount. The buildings on the premises had been insured by previous owners with appellant, the barn, which subsequently burned, being insured for $1,500.

On May, 7,1932, plaintiffs obtained a second policy of insurance with the National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, without first cancelling the policy with appellant. At no…