Dudley v. Continental Insurance

“The object of the stipulation in a policy of insurance against a sale of the property insured is apparent. It is obviously based upon the idea that the risk and hazard of loss may be increased by a change of ownership.” Baldwin v. Insurance Co., 60 N. H. 422, 424. The provision prohibiting an assignment of the policy is based upon the same idea. Breeyear v. Insurance Co., 71 N. H. 445, 446.

By his deed and arrangement for, support the insured parted ydth all proprietary interest in the premises, changing his position from that of owner with power to manage and control the property, to that of…