Legal Opinion

Herron v. Peoria Marine & Fire Insurance

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided April 15, 1862PublishedCited by 9 opinions

The statement of the case, in the opinion of Mr. Justice Breese, will fully elucidate the points in controversy in this case. The demurrer in this case was sustained, at the March term, 1860, of the Peoria Circuit Court.

1Opinion of the CourtBkeese, J.

As we understand the record in this case, the only important question presented, is the sufficiency of the 4 second count of the declaration as amended, to which a demurrer was sustained in the court below.

The action was covenant on a policy of insurance, bearing date the first day of September, 1855, and sealed with the seal of the Peoria Marine and Eire Insurance Company, the defendant.

Condition thirteen, of the policy, is in these words : “ Insurance once made may be continued for such further term as may be agreed on, the premium being paid, and a renewal receipt given for the same ; and…

2Cited by9 opinions

  1. Continental Life Insurance v. RogersIllinois Supreme Court · 1887
  2. Phenix Insurance v. StocksIllinois Supreme Court · 1893
  3. Mutual Life Insurance v. OwenSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1914
  4. New England Fire & Marine Insurance v. WetmoreIllinois Supreme Court · 1863
  5. Provident Savings Life Assurance Society v. CannonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1902

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