Shore v. Northwestern Underwriters of Citizens Insurance

BEN C. DAWKINS, Jr., Chief Judge.

June 3, 1960, Pauline Mitchell McDaniel, who had legally adopted Joyce McDaniel Shore, plaintiff here, died leaving a purported last will and testament bequeathing her immovable property to plaintiff and Joseph Clarence Mitchell. In consideration of a renunciation of any claim under the will by Mitchell, plaintiff agreed to sell the property after she had inherited it in full, and had been placed in possession of it by the probate court; and, after paying the debts of the succession, would divide the proceeds with Mitchell.

Defendant insured the improvements on…