McCormick v. Orient Insurance
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the city and county of San Francisco. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Hayne, C.
The original complaint in this case was to recover two thousand dollars on a policy of insurance. After several years of litigation, the plaintiffs amended their complaint so as to seek a reformation of the policy, on the ground of fraud and mistake, and for a decree upon it as reformed. The trial court gave judgment for the defendant, and the plaintiffs appeal upon the judgment roll, without any bill of exceptions or statement.
The policy contained the following provision: “Any interest in property insured not absolute, or that is less than a perfect title, must be specifically…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Washburn v. Great Western InsuranceMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1873
- McCormick v. Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co.California Supreme Court · 1885
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