Spare v. Home Mut. Ins.

The plaintiff, a citizen of Oregon, brings this action against the defendant, a corporation formed under the laws of California and doing business in Oregon, to recover the sum of $900 with interest since March 1,1882, on a policy of insurance for that amount against loss by fire. The case was heard upon a demurrer to the complaint. The question argued was, had the plaintiff an insurable interest in the property destroyed?

From the amended complaint it appears that on July 26,1881, Aaron and' Ben Lurch were partners under the name of “Lurch Brothers,” and q,s 'such, owned a lot in Gottage…