Farmers' Fire Insurance v. Johnston

Complainant commenced this proceeding by filing a bill in chancery. Defendants demurred to the bill, Judge Carpenter sustained the demurrer, and complainant appeals. In disposing of the demurrer, Judge Carpenter made a statement of the questions involved in this proceeding:

“Complainant insured defendants Cartwright Bros, against loss by fire on a stock of goods, with loss payable to defendant Johnston as his mortgage interest might appear. This stock of -drugs burned. Johnston, as assignee of the Cartwrights, brought suit against complainant and recovered judgment. The Supreme Court affirmed…