Robinson v. Peterson

This action was in the unusual form of detinue for the recovery of an insurance, policy, and the facts are undisputed.

In March, 1889, appellant, a soliciting agent, agreed with appellee to give him or procure for him insurance on his buildings in Kenney, to the amount of $300, for a premium of $9. A few days afterward, about the 19th, he came to Kenney and was paid by appellee $3 of the premium, which he accepted, saying, “All right, when -will you pay the rest?” to which appellee replied,“ About the 26th.” On the 25th the buildings were totally destroyed by fire. On the 26th, with knowledge…