Quehl v. Peterson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by defendant Peterson from an order of the district court for Eamsey county refusing a new trial after a trial by Cornish, J.,. ■(a jury being waived,) who.held the plaintiff entitled to $200.12, the .amount of the insurance-money which was the subject of the litigation, and ordered judgment accordingly.
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
The defendant was the owner of a house and lot, •on which he resided with his family and occupied as his homestead until December, 1888, when he removed from the premises, .and took up his residence elsewhere in a rented house. He removed with the intention of returning in the spring of 1889, but was prevented by the condition of his wife’s health. In February, 1890, he bought some lumber, and went to work repairing the house, preparatory to moving back into it in the following April. On March 5, 1890, while he was thus at work, the building, which was insured, was destroyed by fire. On March…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Taylor v. TaylorSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1865
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- Stewart v. RhoadesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1888
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