Morley v. Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance

Plaintiff’s assignor, Joseph M. Lenhoff, was engaged in the clothing business in Fast Saginaw in February, 1887. His stock was insured to the amount of §13,000 in seven companies, of which the defendant was one, having a policy of 82,000. A fire occurred in the .store February 20, resulting in a total destruction of part of the stock, and damage to the rest. Among the provisions of this policy are the following :

“All fraud or attempt at fraud, by false swearing or otherwise, shall cause a forfeiture of all claims on this •company under this policy.”

“ When property is damaged, the assured…