Andes Insurance v. Fish

By the policy in evidence, appellant insured Ann Murphy against loss or damage by fire or lightning on her certain two-storied brick building, in Jerseyville, to the amount of $2500—the loss, if any, to be paid to appellee, as his interest might appear by virtue of a deed of trust which he held upon the property.

The policy contains this condition : “ If the interest or property be leasehold, or that of mortgage, or any other interest not in fee simple, * * such must be made known to this company, and expressed in this policy.”

The written application for the policy is signed, “ Ann Murphy, by…