Clifton Coal Co. v. Scottish Union & National Insurance
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Hon. C. P. Holmes, J udge. Action at law on a policy of insurance to recover for a loss alleged to have been covered by it. There was a trial by the court without a jury, and a judgment for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals.—
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
On the thirteenth day of April, 1894, the defendant issued to the Coon Valley Fuel Company the policy in suit. It insured the fuel company against loss or damage by fire to the amount of. one thousand dollars on a certain elevator building, engine, and fixtures, and other machinery, appurtenances, and property of various kinds then owned by the insured, and situated on a tract of land described, in Polk county. In May, 1894, the' fuel company sold the property insured to the plaintiff, and assigned to it the policy of insurance. The defendant was notified of the sale, and consented to the…
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