Mechanics' Insurance v. Inter-Southern Life Insurance

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts). Appellant contends that the contract of lease between the life insurance company and Simmons constituted them partners in the production of the rice, and that, because of the alleged conduct of Simmons in mailing the proof of loss, etc., the life insurance company is barred of all right to recover its losses under the policies issued to it and Simmons jointly. This contention, however, is unwarranted, since under said lease or contract Simmons was but a share cropper, the whole of the crop produced belonging to the landlord until payment of Simmons’ debts…