American Central Ins. v. J. B. Henninger & Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit.—On insurance policy. Appeal from the Circuit Court of McLean County; the Hon. Colostin D. Myers, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the November term, 1899.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Harker
This was an action of assumpsit on two fire insurance policies issued by appellant to appellee on a stock of boots and shoes at Leroy, Illinois. One policy was issued on the 2d and the other on the 11th day of May, 1899. The fire which caused the loss occurred early on the morning of the 12th of May. It was extinguished before the goods were totally consumed, but not until after they had been greatly damaged. The company denied liability and defended upon the following grounds :
' 1. The plaintiffs fraudulently misrepresented the value of the goods at the time the last policy was made.
2. The…
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