Slafter v. Concordia Fire Insurance
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Johnson District Court. — Honí R. P. Howell, Judge. Action at law upon a policy of fire insurance. To .defendant’s answer pleading defenses in four separate divisions plaintiff demurred. This demurrer was overruled, and, plaintiff electing to stand thereon, judgment was rendered against him for costs, and he appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
Defendant issued its policy to plaintiff covering a stock of merchandise in the city of Iowa City. The policy was issued May 22, 1907, and the property was destroyed by fire June 3, 1907. Proofs of loss were duly made, and this action brought on October 24, 1907. Among other conditions of the policy was the following: “This entire policy, unless otherwise provided by agreement endorsed hereon or added hereto, shall be void if the interest of the insured be other than unconditional and sole ownership, or if the subject of insurance be personal property and be or become encumbered by a chattel…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Phenix Insurance v. PickelIndiana Supreme Court · 1889
- Lycoming Fire Insurance v. RubinIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
- Oshkosh Match Works v. Manchester Fire Assurance Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1896
- Morrison v. KendallIndiana Court of Appeals · 1893
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