Baker v. Continental Auto Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Porter, J.:

On December 3, 1920, the defendant issued a policy insuring plaintiff’s touring car against loss by fire to the extent of $1,600. Five days later the car was destroyed by fire. The defendant refused payment and this action was brought. The answer denied that the plaintiff owned the property at the time the policy was issued and at the time the loss occurred. As a further defense it was alleged that there was a change of ownership in the car and a misrepresentation and concealment of facts in reference to the ownership. The reply was a…