Ætna Insurance v. Meyers

Suit upon a policy of insurance on a dwelling-house, running one year. A total loss was averred.

A demurrer to the complaint was overruled, and exception entered.

Answer in two paragraphs :

1. General denial;

2: That the policy contained the following:

“ It is hereby agreed and declared to be the true intent and meaning of the parties hereto, that, in casé the above mentioned building shall, at any time after the making and during the continuance of this insurance, become unoccupied, * * * or be altered or repaired, or have carpenter or mechanical work done thereon, unless herein *239otherwise…