Hartford Fire Ins. Co. v. Knight
Mississippi Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
■Smith, C. J.,
delivered the opinion of the court.
The appellee sued the appellant on a fire insurance policy'issued to him by the appellant on an automobile, which was destroyed by fire, and, from a judgment in favor of the appellee, the appellant has brought the case to this court.
The policy provides that it shall be void “if the interest of the assured in the subject of this insurance be other than unconditional and sole ownership.” Chapter 222, section 2, Laws of 1920, provides:
“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, purchase or own any automobile unless the…
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- Morris v. Firemen's InsuranceSupreme Court of Kansas · 1926
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