Hollstrom v. Forest City Insurance

Mr. Presiding Justice Dibell

delivered the opinion of the court.

Appellee recovered a verdict and a judgment against appellant for $2,757.50 upon two policies of insurance which appellant had issued to appellee on certain horses, cattle and other chattels against loss by fire. After some special pleading it was stipulated that all pleadings necessary were to be considered as filed. Each policy was preceded by an application in which, in answer to questions, it was stated that the property was not encumbered and that appellee was the sole owner. Each policy stated that the statements in the…