Atlas Assurance Co., Ltd. v. Cotter

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Hobson—

Affirming.

By á policy, duly issued, appellant insured Cotter & Singleton for the term of one year, from December 26, 1925, against loss by fire on the stock of goods and fixtures in a restaurant in Somerset. The property was burned during the year, and this action was brought upon the policy by Charity Cotter, who was one of the firm of Cotter & Singleton. On the trial of the case there was a judgment for the plaintiff of $700. The defendant appeals.

Mrs. Cotter had bought the restaurant some months before. After she bought it, an arrangement was made…