Finkbohner v. Glens Falls Insurance
California Court of Appeal
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBurnett, J.
In consequence of the destruction by fire of a frame dwelling belonging to plaintiff and which was insured on June 14, 1903, for three years by appellant, this action was brought on the insurance policy for the sum of $600. Plaintiff had judgment and defendant appealed from the order denying its motion for a new trial.
The main controversy hinges upon the effect to be given to this clause in the policy: “This entire policy, unless otherwise provided by agreement indorsed hereon or added hereto shall be void ... if any change, other than by the death of an insured, take place in the interest,…
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