Freyberg v. London & Scottish Assurance Corp.

Frank T. Gallagher, Justice.

Defendant London & Scottish Assurance Corporation appeals from a judgment of the district court. The case involves the question of whether that company, hereinafter referred to as defendant, was liable as insurer for windstorm damage to a garage owned by Carl W. Freyberg, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff.

On or about March 1, 1950, plaintiff purchased certain properties from one Dalbert Hayes. The property included a basement dwelling, a garage, and two henhouses. Hayes had purchased the unimproved real estate in June of 1948. In July of 1948 he commenced…