Kohls v. Maryland Casualty Co.

Plaintiff appeals from an adverse summary judgment in an action to enforce an insurance contract. The issue presented is whether plaintiff was a general partner of Shelter Management XVI and thereby had standing to bring this action.

Saul Azar and Albany Bank and Trust Co. held the beneficial interest in a land trust (No. 23727 through Exchange National Bank) consisting of a 44-unit apartment building at 6916 North Lakewood in Chicago. Azar insured the property with defendant, Maryland Casualty Co. (Maryland) for $850,000 on June 12, 1982. On September 4, 1982, the building burned allegedly…