Valisano v. Continental Insurance

A dwelling house in the city of "Wakefield, Michigan, owned by plaintiff Anton Yalisano, was insured in each of the four defendant insurance companies. The amount of the policies aggregated the sum of $3,800. Valisano had been insane since 1913 and his property was being looked after by his wife, Mary, who has brought suit as his next.friend; She obtained the insurance from defendants’ agent, who knew of Valisano’s insanity both at the timó the policies were issued and for many years previous thereto.

On May 8, 1928, a fire occurred, resulting, it is claimed, in a total, loss. Mrs. Valisano…