National Union Fire Ins. Co. v. Deas

GARDNER, Justice.

Plaintiff’s house, insured by defendant company, was, on January 30, 1933, totally destroyed by fire. The property was under-two mortgages — the first to the Federal Land Bank, and the second to one Gordon. The policy contained the usual provision that it should be void if any change, other than by death of an insured, should take place in the interest, title, or possession of the subject of insurance (except change of occupants without increase of hazard), whether by legal lirocess or judgment or by voluntary act of the insured, or otherwise.

Among- other defenses interposed,…