Peoria Marine & Fire Insurance v. Botto

This was an action of covenant, in the Superior" Court of the city of Chicago, brought by Charles Botto, against The Peoria Marine and Fire Insurance Company, on a policy of insurance, for three thousand dollars, containing, among others, this clause: “ If, during the insurance, any subsequent insurance should be made upon the property hereby insured, or the risk be increased by the erection of buildings, or by the use or occupation of neighboring premises, or otherwise, or if, for any cause, the company shall so elect, it shall he optional with the company to cancel this policy, in which…