Illian v. Northwestern National Insurance

This appeal is from a summary judgment for a defendant insurance company in a suit by the executrix of one of three partners in a dress shop to recover loss from fire.

Demurrers to two declarations were sustained, and a second amended declaration was filed in three counts. The first count alleged that the defendant had issued its policy to “Anne Grove: Arvella Farley: and Helen Houser, t/a Shelda’s Gown Shop and legal representatives,” insuring against loss by fire; that fire occurred on December 31, 1954, while the policy was in force, causing loss in the maximum sum for which the property…