McNatt v. Patrons' Mutual Fire Insurance

A policy of insurance was issued by the defendant company to Charles H. McCullough on September 18, 1917. A few days later, McCullough sold the land upon which the buildings insured were situated to the plaintiff, who resides in Chicago. The Colonial Title & Guaranty Company had a mortgage on the land. On September 22d, McCullough sent the following notice to Mr. Riblet, the local agent of the' guaranty company:

“September 22d, 1917.

“Fred W. Riblet:

“I hereby assign all my interest in and to the in*611surance policy on the buildings and furniture, household goods contained in them, which is…