Hansen v. American Ins.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Dubuque District Court. Action on a policy agaiust loss or damage by fire. The answer consisted of a general denial and certain special defenses, which are sufficiently indicated in the opinion. Trial by j ury; verdict and judgment for the plaintiff, and the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Seevers, Ch. J.
i. written ■lossoi: seconcl ary evidence. I. The policy of insurance is based on a written application signed by the plaintiff. It is stated therein she owned the fee simple title to the premises insured. It is conceded she did not have such title but that the same was in one Langworthy. It is claimed, however, the agent of the defendant who filled up the application had full knowledge as to the condition of the title *742and that the knowledge of the agent was notice to the company. Conceding this to be so, and without considering its legal effect, we think there is no doubt it…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Howe Machine Co. v. StilesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1880
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