National SEC. Fire and Cas. Co. v. Minchew

The question presented by this petition for writ of certiorari is whether the Court of Civil Appeals erred in holding that respondent, John W. Minchew, had an insurable interest in a dwelling destroyed by fire. Finding no error, we affirm.

Respondent Minchew obtained an insurance policy from petitioner National Security Fire and Casualty Company (National Security). The policy covered a dwelling house and its contents for loss from fire. Subsequently, the dwelling and contents were destroyed by fire. National Security refused to pay Minchew for the loss. Minchew then brought suit against…