Smith v. American Insurance
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Ingham; Collingwood, J. Assumpsit by Edward P. Smith and Carrie Smith against the American Insurance Company on a policy of fire insurance. Judgment for plaintiffs, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
This is an action on a policy of fire insurance issued by the defendant covering a dwelling house, then owned by plaintiffs, and situate in the city of Lansing. At the close of the proofs defendant moved the court to direct a verdict, which motion was overruled. Defendant thereupon submitted certain requests to charge, which were refused by the court. Verdict and judgment were in favor of plaintiffs for $717.50, which was the full amount of the policy and interest. The case is here by writ of error.
The facts are as follows: At the time of the issuance of the policy plaintiffs were the owners…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Miller v. AldrichMichigan Supreme Court · 1875
- Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. v. Northern Assurance Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1905
- Hall v. Concordia Fire InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- Hogadone v. Grange Mutual Fire-InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court · 1903
- Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. v. Northern Assurance Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1907
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