First National Bank v. National Liberty Insurance
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $1,250 upon an insurance policy. The case was tried before Dancer, J., who made findings and ordered judgment for $1,150. Defendant’s motion for an additional finding was granted. From an order denying its motion 'for a new trial, the National Liberty Insurance Company of America appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
On July 18, 1921, defendant insurance company insured defendant Lavick for $1,800 against loss by fire or theft of his Westcott automobile. The amount was later reduced to $1,600. The car was mortgaged to plaintiffs to secure payment of the purchase price of $1,250. On November 8, 1921, while the insurance policy was' still in force the car was stolen and totally destroyed by fire. Lavick made proofs of loss and the insurance company adjusted the loss with him at $810. The car was at that time worth $1,150. Plaintiffs were not parties to the adjustment. The amount due on their mortgage was…
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