Citizens' Fire Insurance, Security & Land Co. v. Doll
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Superior Court of Baltimore City. The nature of the case is stated in the opinion of the Court. First Exception — The plaintiff, to maintain the issue on his part, offered in evidence the policy of insurance, the eighth condition of which is as follows: “ 8. In case of loss the assured should use their best endeavors in saving and protecting the property from damage at and after the fire; if they shall fail so to do, this company shall not be liable for such…
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Appeal from the Superior Court of Baltimore City. The nature of the case is stated in the opinion of the Court. First Exception — The plaintiff, to maintain the issue on his part, offered in evidence the policy of insurance, the eighth condition of which is as follows: “ 8. In case of loss the assured should use their best endeavors in saving and protecting the property from damage at and after the fire; if they shall fail so to do, this company shall not be liable for such damage caused by such failure. The assured shall forthwith give notice of said loss to the company, and as soon after as…
1Opinion of the CourtAlvey, J.
This action tvas brought by the appellee against the appellant, upon an assigned policy of insurance, dated the 28th of August, 1868, and which Avas issued to the partnership firm of Fangmyer, Doll & Castle, against damage by fire, to a flour mill, machinery and fixtures, in Frederick county, to the amount of fifteen hundred dollars, for the period of one year from the date of the policy.
In the policy, it is declared that it was made and accepted in reference to the provisions and conditions thereto annexed, Avhich are declared to be a part of the policy, and warranties on the part of the…
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