Bassett v. Farmers & Merchants Insurance
Nebraska Supreme Court
Appeal from the district court for Otoe county: ‘Paul Jessen, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtRoot, J.
In 1902 John W. Bassett, plaintiff herein, purchased a farm in Otoe county and procured the conveyance therefor to be made to his wife. In 1904 defendant insured plaintiff for five years against loss by fire of the dwelling house on said farm. In 1906 the house was totally destroyed by fire. Defendant denied liability upon its policy, and returned the premium received by it from plaintiff, which he retained some months, and then sent back to defendant. Defendant tenders plaintiff the amount of said premium.
1. The most important question raised by the defense is that under the facts plaintiff…
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