Western Fire Insurance Co. v. Pitts

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Western Fire Insurance Company appeals from a summary judgment entered against it in favor of James Pitts in his action upon a fire policy. Western argues that the court erred in granting Pitts’ summary judgment, and also in failing to grant the summary judgment sought by Western. Because the undisputed evidence establishes a change of ownership sufficient to void the policy under its “change of ownership” condition, we reverse and render judgment that Pitts take nothing.

James Pitts married Joan Stribling in 1961. While married, Pitts and his wife purchased a home…