Connecticut Fire Ins. Co. v. McNeil

HICKENLOOPER, Circuit Judge.

Appellee, plaintiff below, purchased certain real estate in Somerville, Tenn., taking title in the name of himself and his wife. Thus, under the law of Tennessee, the tenancy created was the ancient common-law tenancy by the entirety. About the time of this purchase the agent of the appellant insurance company solicited the writing of the fire insurance upon the residence constructed upon the property and, McNeil consenting, a policy for $4,500 was issued in the name of McNeil alone, but containing a “loss payable” clause to McNeil’s vendor, as her interest might…