Ralston v. Royal Insurance
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Tallman, J., entered November 24, 1918, upon findings in favor of the defendant, in an action on contract, tried to the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMain, J.
The purpose of this action was to recover upon a fire insurance policy.
The facts are substantially as follows: On September 25, 1912, the Royal Insurance Company, through its agent, Calhoun, Denny & Ewing, incorporated, issued to Bowman Ralston an insurance policy covering household furniture. Among the articles included, was a piano. As to this, it was provided that loss, if any, should he payable to Eilers Music House, as its interest might appear. The term of the policy was for one year from the 24th day of October, 1912, to be 24th day of October, 1918. The clause in the policy covering…
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