25 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1897–2012 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Neises v. Soloman State Bankgreen2 sentences2007Co., 248 Kan. 881, 887 , 811 P.2d 868 (1991); see also Nieses v. Solomon State Bank, 236 Kan. 767, 778 , 696 P.2d 372 (1985) (“Kansas follows the majority rule, i.e., that a standard mortgage clause operates as a distinct and separate contract between the insurer and the mortgagee.”); Fancher v. Carson-Campbell, Inc., 216 Kan. 141, 144 , 530 P.2d 1225 (1975) (“We have been *837 consistent in holding that [a union mortgage clause] creates a new and independent contract which entitles the mortgagee to recover under the policy of insurance, notwithstanding the effect of any act or neglect on the 2007Co., 248 Kan. 881, 887 , 811 P.2d 868 (1991); see also Nieses v. Solomon State Bank, 236 Kan. 767, 778 , 696 P.2d 372 (1985) (“Kansas follows the majority rule, i.e., that a standard mortgage clause operates as a distinct and separate contract between the insurer and the mortgagee.”); Fancher v. Carson-Campbell, Inc., 216 Kan. 141, 144 , 530 P.2d 1225 (1975) (“We have been *837 consistent in holding that [a union mortgage clause] creates a new and independent contract which entitles the mortgagee to recover under the policy of insurance, notwithstanding the effect of any act or neglect on the | 3 | 3 |
Fancher v. Carson-Campbell, Inc.green2 sentences2007Co., 248 Kan. 881, 887 , 811 P.2d 868 (1991); see also Nieses v. Solomon State Bank, 236 Kan. 767, 778 , 696 P.2d 372 (1985) (“Kansas follows the majority rule, i.e., that a standard mortgage clause operates as a distinct and separate contract between the insurer and the mortgagee.”); Fancher v. Carson-Campbell, Inc., 216 Kan. 141, 144 , 530 P.2d 1225 (1975) (“We have been *837 consistent in holding that [a union mortgage clause] creates a new and independent contract which entitles the mortgagee to recover under the policy of insurance, notwithstanding the effect of any act or neglect on the 2007Co., 248 Kan. 881, 887 , 811 P.2d 868 (1991); see also Nieses v. Solomon State Bank, 236 Kan. 767, 778 , 696 P.2d 372 (1985) (“Kansas follows the majority rule, i.e., that a standard mortgage clause operates as a distinct and separate contract between the insurer and the mortgagee.”); Fancher v. Carson-Campbell, Inc., 216 Kan. 141, 144 , 530 P.2d 1225 (1975) (“We have been *837 consistent in holding that [a union mortgage clause] creates a new and independent contract which entitles the mortgagee to recover under the policy of insurance, notwithstanding the effect of any act or neglect on the | 1 | 2 |
General Electric Credit Corp. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.green2 sentences1993C. v. Aetna Cas. & Surety Co., 437 Pa. 463, 474, 263 A.2d 448 (1970) (concluding a standard mortgage clause “relates only to insurance on real property or personal property so annexed to the real estáte as to be bound by a mortgage on the real estate”). 10A Couch on Insurance 2d § 42:718 (1982), makes the following statement: “ ‘Mortgagee’ within the standard mortgage clause does not limit recovery to situations where the creditor is not strictly a mortgagee but the term refers to any party whose interest is to be covered.” “ ‘Mortgagee’ within the clause is only a way of identifying the inter 1993C. v. Aetna Cas. & Surety Co., 437 Pa. 463, 474, 263 A.2d 448 (1970) (concluding a standard mortgage clause “relates only to insurance on real property or personal property so annexed to the real estáte as to be bound by a mortgage on the real estate”). 10A Couch on Insurance 2d § 42:718 (1982), makes the following statement: “ ‘Mortgagee’ within the standard mortgage clause does not limit recovery to situations where the creditor is not strictly a mortgagee but the term refers to any party whose interest is to be covered.” “ ‘Mortgagee’ within the clause is only a way of identifying the inter | 1 | 1 |
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Stamey v. Royal Exchange Assurance Co.
neutral
2 sentences1975(Insurance Co. v. Coverdale, 48 Kan. 446 , 29 Pac. 682 ; Stamey v. Assurance Co., 93 Kan. 707 , 150 Pac. 227 .) It should be noted that although the Fanchers were not named in the standard mortgage clause it was their interest for whioh protection was sought. 1975(Insurance Co. v. Coverdale, 48 Kan. 446 , 29 Pac. 682 ; Stamey v. Assurance Co., 93 Kan. 707 , 150 Pac. 227 .) It should be noted that although the Fanchers were not named in the standard mortgage clause it was their interest for whioh protection was sought. | 5 | 1915–1975 |
Westchester Fire Insurance v. Coverdale
neutral
2 sentences1975(Insurance Co. v. Coverdale, 48 Kan. 446 , 29 Pac. 682 ; Stamey v. Assurance Co., 93 Kan. 707 , 150 Pac. 227 .) It should be noted that although the Fanchers were not named in the standard mortgage clause it was their interest for whioh protection was sought. 1924It 3.) In Roper v. Insurance Co., 161 N. C. 151 , the court had before it several insurance policies, some of which had the mortgage clause in the form spoken of as the New York and New Jersey standard mortgage clause (which is the same as the union mortgage clause mentioned in Insurance Co. v. Coverdale, 48 Kan. 446 , 29 Pac. 682 ). | 4 | 1897–1975 |
Citizens State Bank v. Shawnee Fire Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1927In the case of Bank v. Insurance Co., 91 Kan. 18 , 137 Pac. 78 , the court permitted recovery on a policy providing for forfeiture on commencement of foreclosure by a mortgagee claiming under a mortgage clause making loss payable to the mortgagee as his interest might appear, "subject, however, to all the terms and conditions of this policy.” The decision is not in harmony with the general doctrine which was applied later in the case of Burns v. Insurance Co., 103 Kan. 803 , 176 Pac. 985 . 1927In the case of Bank v. Insurance Co., 91 Kan. 18 , 137 Pac. 78 , the court permitted recovery on a policy providing for forfeiture on commencement of foreclosure by a mortgagee claiming under a mortgage clause making loss payable to the mortgagee as his interest might appear, "subject, however, to all the terms and conditions of this policy.” The decision is not in harmony with the general doctrine which was applied later in the case of Burns v. Insurance Co., 103 Kan. 803 , 176 Pac. 985 . | 3 | 1915–1927 |
Dodge v. Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1920Co., 4 Kan. 1913Co., 4 Kan. | 3 | 1906–1920 |
Wunschel v. Transcontinental Insurance
green
2 sentences2007Co., 17 Kan. 1993App. 2d 457, 463 , 839 P.2d 64 (1992), involved the liability of an insurance company for its failure to pay the proceeds in the manner required under the loss payable provisions of the policy, where Judge Lewis succinctly summarized the relevant law in the following manner: “It is the law of Kansas and most other states that the standard mortgage clause operates as a separate and distinct contract between the insurer and the mortgagee. | 2 | 1993–2007 |
Hill v. International Indemnity Co.
neutral
2 sentences1937(Stamey v. Assurance Co., 93 Kan. 707 , 150 Pac. 227 ; Motor Co. v. Indemnity Co., 116 Kan. 109, 115 , 225 Pac. 1056 .)” (p. 46.) Paraphrasing this language and applying it to the case at bar, the provisions of the mortgage clause in this fire insurance policy constitute a contract between this defendant and this plaintiff. 1937(Stamey v. Assurance Co., 93 Kan. 707 , 150 Pac. 227 ; Motor Co. v. Indemnity Co., 116 Kan. 109, 115 , 225 Pac. 1056 .)” (p. 46.) Paraphrasing this language and applying it to the case at bar, the provisions of the mortgage clause in this fire insurance policy constitute a contract between this defendant and this plaintiff. | 2 | 1935–1937 |
Burns v. Alliance Co-operative Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1927In the case of Bank v. Insurance Co., 91 Kan. 18 , 137 Pac. 78 , the court permitted recovery on a policy providing for forfeiture on commencement of foreclosure by a mortgagee claiming under a mortgage clause making loss payable to the mortgagee as his interest might appear, "subject, however, to all the terms and conditions of this policy.” The decision is not in harmony with the general doctrine which was applied later in the case of Burns v. Insurance Co., 103 Kan. 803 , 176 Pac. 985 . 1927In the case of Bank v. Insurance Co., 91 Kan. 18 , 137 Pac. 78 , the court permitted recovery on a policy providing for forfeiture on commencement of foreclosure by a mortgagee claiming under a mortgage clause making loss payable to the mortgagee as his interest might appear, "subject, however, to all the terms and conditions of this policy.” The decision is not in harmony with the general doctrine which was applied later in the case of Burns v. Insurance Co., 103 Kan. 803 , 176 Pac. 985 . | 2 | 1924–1927 |
Martinez v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (In Re Martinez)
green
2 sentences2012The Martinez court relied primarily on the language of the mortgage — language virtually identical to the Mortgage clause herein — to find that the debtor was aware of and understood tire relationship between MERS and Countrywide. 444 B.R. at 205 . 2012The Martinez court noted that MERS also provided a copy of its terms and conditions with its lenders as further evidence of the agency relationship. 444 B.R. at 205-06 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Vargas v. Nautilus Insurance
green
2 sentences2007Co., 248 Kan. 881, 887 , 811 P.2d 868 (1991); see also Nieses v. Solomon State Bank, 236 Kan. 767, 778 , 696 P.2d 372 (1985) (“Kansas follows the majority rule, i.e., that a standard mortgage clause operates as a distinct and separate contract between the insurer and the mortgagee.”); Fancher v. Carson-Campbell, Inc., 216 Kan. 141, 144 , 530 P.2d 1225 (1975) (“We have been *837 consistent in holding that [a union mortgage clause] creates a new and independent contract which entitles the mortgagee to recover under the policy of insurance, notwithstanding the effect of any act or neglect on the 2007Co., 248 Kan. 881, 887 , 811 P.2d 868 (1991); see also Nieses v. Solomon State Bank, 236 Kan. 767, 778 , 696 P.2d 372 (1985) (“Kansas follows the majority rule, i.e., that a standard mortgage clause operates as a distinct and separate contract between the insurer and the mortgagee.”); Fancher v. Carson-Campbell, Inc., 216 Kan. 141, 144 , 530 P.2d 1225 (1975) (“We have been *837 consistent in holding that [a union mortgage clause] creates a new and independent contract which entitles the mortgagee to recover under the policy of insurance, notwithstanding the effect of any act or neglect on the | 1 | 2007–2007 |
J. B. Kramer Grocery Company, Inc. v. Glens Falls Insurance Company
green
1 sentence1993Kramer Grocery Co., Inc. v. Glens Falls Insurance Co., 497 F.2d 709 (8th Cir. 1974) (applying Arkansas law); Aetna Life & Casualty Co. v. Charles S. Martin Dist. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America v. Rita Realty Co.
neutral
1 sentence1991The mortgage clause stated that “[A]ll the covenants and conditions herein contained, and contained in the bond accompanying this mortgage, shall be construed and interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of New York.” 17 N.J. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Home Insurance v. Marshall
neutral
1 sentence1985The Neises mistakenly base their argument on Insurance Co. v. Marshall, 48 Kan. 235 , 29 Pac. 161 (1892). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Metropolitan Life Insurance v. Mennonite Mutual Fire Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1985Co., 131 Kan. 628 , 293 Pac. 402 (1930), the court held that under the “union mortgage clause,” where it appears that the insurance company is not liable to the mortgagor and owner to whom the policy was issued, but is liable to the mortgagee, the insurance company upon payment of the amount of its policy is entitled to be fully subrogated to the security held by the mortgagee to the extent of the amount paid by it in accordance with the subrogation clause set forth in the mortgage clause attached to its policy. 1985Co., 131 Kan. 628 , 293 Pac. 402 (1930), the court held that under the “union mortgage clause,” where it appears that the insurance company is not liable to the mortgagor and owner to whom the policy was issued, but is liable to the mortgagee, the insurance company upon payment of the amount of its policy is entitled to be fully subrogated to the security held by the mortgagee to the extent of the amount paid by it in accordance with the subrogation clause set forth in the mortgage clause attached to its policy. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Blue v. Aetna Life Insurance
green
2 sentences1975Co., 208 Kan. 937 , 494 P. 2d 1145 .) Marysville argues that the meaning of the term “trustee” as used in the standard mortgage clause was intended to be the equivalent of “mortgagee.” In support of the position that the terms mortgagee and trustee are equivalent, Marysville cites two Pennsylvania cases which state the word “trustee,” when used in a standard mortgage clause, refers to the trustee under a deed of trust similar to and of the nature of a mortgage. 1975Co., 208 Kan. 937 , 494 P. 2d 1145 .) Marysville argues that the meaning of the term “trustee” as used in the standard mortgage clause was intended to be the equivalent of “mortgagee.” In support of the position that the terms mortgagee and trustee are equivalent, Marysville cites two Pennsylvania cases which state the word “trustee,” when used in a standard mortgage clause, refers to the trustee under a deed of trust similar to and of the nature of a mortgage. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Clarke & Cohen v. Real Ex Rel. Stroudsburg Nat. Bank
green
2 sentences1975(Clarke & Cohen, Appels., v. Real To Use, 105 Pa. Super. 102 , 159 A. 454 ; Gen. 1975(Clarke & Cohen, Appels., v. Real To Use, 105 Pa. Super. 102 , 159 A. 454 ; Gen. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Funk v. Shawnee Fire Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1937The case of Funk v. Insurance Co., 82 Kan. 525 , 108 Pac. 832 , was where the owner of property insured it against loss by fire and the policy contained the usual mortgage clause, and later the owner sold the property to another and assigned the policy to the vendee, and it was held that— “. . . the original premium supported the insurance of the two interests— that of the owner and that of the mortgagee — and the policy was sustained by that consideration in the hands of the assignee. . . .” (Syl.) It is said under the heading of “Assignment of Policy,” in 26 C. 1937The case of Funk v. Insurance Co., 82 Kan. 525 , 108 Pac. 832 , was where the owner of property insured it against loss by fire and the policy contained the usual mortgage clause, and later the owner sold the property to another and assigned the policy to the vendee, and it was held that— “. . . the original premium supported the insurance of the two interests— that of the owner and that of the mortgagee — and the policy was sustained by that consideration in the hands of the assignee. . . .” (Syl.) It is said under the heading of “Assignment of Policy,” in 26 C. | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Lervold v. Republic Mutual Fire Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1937Co., 142 Kan. 43 , 45 P. 2d 839 , where this court said: “In this state, in accord with the weight of authority, it has been held that the provisions of a mortgage clause attached to a fire insurance policy constitute a contract between the insurance company and the mortgagee. 1937Co., 142 Kan. 43 , 45 P. 2d 839 , where this court said: “In this state, in accord with the weight of authority, it has been held that the provisions of a mortgage clause attached to a fire insurance policy constitute a contract between the insurance company and the mortgagee. | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Imperial Assur. Co. v. Livingston
green
1 sentence1935Co. v. Livingston, 49 F. 2d 745 ; British American Assur. | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Fort Scott Building & Loan Ass'n v. Palatine Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1935(Loan Association v. Insurance Co., 74 Kan. 272 , 86 Pac. 142 .) The present mortgage clause provides that the company shall— “To the extent of such payment be subrogated to the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right of recovery and claim upon the collateral to the mortgage debt, but without impairing the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right to sue; or it may pay the mortgage debt and require an assignment thereof and of the mortgage.” Substantially identical provisions were included in the mortgage clauses under consideration in the following cases: Wagner v. Peters, 142 Va. 412 , 128 S. E. 445 ; Imper 1935(Loan Association v. Insurance Co., 74 Kan. 272 , 86 Pac. 142 .) The present mortgage clause provides that the company shall— “To the extent of such payment be subrogated to the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right of recovery and claim upon the collateral to the mortgage debt, but without impairing the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right to sue; or it may pay the mortgage debt and require an assignment thereof and of the mortgage.” Substantially identical provisions were included in the mortgage clauses under consideration in the following cases: Wagner v. Peters, 142 Va. 412 , 128 S. E. 445 ; Imper | 1 | 1935–1935 |
First National Bank v. Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance
green
2 sentences1935(Bank v. Insurance Co., 104 Kan. 278 , 178 Pac. 413 .) Another form provides that no subrogation shall impair the right of the mortgagee to recover the full amount of its claim. 1935(Bank v. Insurance Co., 104 Kan. 278 , 178 Pac. 413 .) Another form provides that no subrogation shall impair the right of the mortgagee to recover the full amount of its claim. | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Kennedy v. Farmers Alliance Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1935Co., 127 Kan. 768 , 275 Pac. 214 .) Whether the qualification should be applied in construction of a mortgage clause issued for the benefit of one who does not become a member of the company presents a situation where the reason for the qualification no longer exists, and it would appear the general rule should apply as between the company and the mortgagee. 1935Co., 127 Kan. 768 , 275 Pac. 214 .) Whether the qualification should be applied in construction of a mortgage clause issued for the benefit of one who does not become a member of the company presents a situation where the reason for the qualification no longer exists, and it would appear the general rule should apply as between the company and the mortgagee. | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Wagner v. Peters
green
2 sentences1935(Loan Association v. Insurance Co., 74 Kan. 272 , 86 Pac. 142 .) The present mortgage clause provides that the company shall— “To the extent of such payment be subrogated to the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right of recovery and claim upon the collateral to the mortgage debt, but without impairing the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right to sue; or it may pay the mortgage debt and require an assignment thereof and of the mortgage.” Substantially identical provisions were included in the mortgage clauses under consideration in the following cases: Wagner v. Peters, 142 Va. 412 , 128 S. E. 445 ; Imper 1935(Loan Association v. Insurance Co., 74 Kan. 272 , 86 Pac. 142 .) The present mortgage clause provides that the company shall— “To the extent of such payment be subrogated to the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right of recovery and claim upon the collateral to the mortgage debt, but without impairing the mortgagee’s (or trustee’s) right to sue; or it may pay the mortgage debt and require an assignment thereof and of the mortgage.” Substantially identical provisions were included in the mortgage clauses under consideration in the following cases: Wagner v. Peters, 142 Va. 412 , 128 S. E. 445 ; Imper | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Svetlicic v. Farmers Alliance Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1933Co., 136 Kan. 551 , 16 P. 2d 956 .) Aftér the fire of September 29,1931, defendant exercised its rights under the mortgage clause and purchased the mortgage held by the Investors Loan & Abstract Co. at the time the policy was issued and sought to be subrogated to the rights of the mortgagee. 1933Co., 136 Kan. 551 , 16 P. 2d 956 .) Aftér the fire of September 29,1931, defendant exercised its rights under the mortgage clause and purchased the mortgage held by the Investors Loan & Abstract Co. at the time the policy was issued and sought to be subrogated to the rights of the mortgagee. | 1 | 1933–1933 |
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co. v. Thomas
green
2 sentences1932The question was squarely before this court in Safe Deposit Co. v. Thomas, 59 Kan. 470 , 53 Pac. 472 , where the identical language in a mortgage clause was construed to be a covenant. 1932The question was squarely before this court in Safe Deposit Co. v. Thomas, 59 Kan. 470 , 53 Pac. 472 , where the identical language in a mortgage clause was construed to be a covenant. | 1 | 1932–1932 |
Burrows v. Farmers Alliance Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1932Appellant also cites in the same connection the case of Burrows v. Insurance Co., reported in 110 Kan. 458 , 207 Pac. 431 , and 111 Kan. 358 , 207 Pac. 431 , where it was held on a rehearing that a tenant was not the real party in interest as to the landlord’s two-thirds interest in a stack of wheat that had been destroyed by fire after he had insured it all when he was insuring his own undivided one-third interest therein simply because he could do so in his own name at the same minimum expense or premium. 1932Appellant also cites in the same connection the case of Burrows v. Insurance Co., reported in 110 Kan. 458 , 207 Pac. 431 , and 111 Kan. 358 , 207 Pac. 431 , where it was held on a rehearing that a tenant was not the real party in interest as to the landlord’s two-thirds interest in a stack of wheat that had been destroyed by fire after he had insured it all when he was insuring his own undivided one-third interest therein simply because he could do so in his own name at the same minimum expense or premium. | 1 | 1932–1932 |
State v. Ossweiler
green
1 sentence1932Appellant also cites in the same connection the case of Burrows v. Insurance Co., reported in 110 Kan. 458 , 207 Pac. 431 , and 111 Kan. 358 , 207 Pac. 431 , where it was held on a rehearing that a tenant was not the real party in interest as to the landlord’s two-thirds interest in a stack of wheat that had been destroyed by fire after he had insured it all when he was insuring his own undivided one-third interest therein simply because he could do so in his own name at the same minimum expense or premium. | 1 | 1932–1932 |
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance v. Upton
neutral
2 sentences1932The decision was in accord with Insurance Company v. Upton, 2 N. D. 229, 50 N. W. 702 . 1932The decision was in accord with Insurance Company v. Upton, 2 N. D. 229, 50 N. W. 702 . | 1 | 1932–1932 |
| McGregor v. Ireland green | 1 | 1931–1931 |
| Longfellow v. National Fire Insurance neutral | 1 | 1924–1924 |
| Monroe Building & Loan Ass'n v. Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance green | 1 | 1924–1924 |
| Roper v. National Fire Insurance green | 1 | 1924–1924 |
| Antes v. State Insurance neutral | 1 | 1924–1924 |
| Stamey v. Royal Exchange Assurance Co. neutral | 1 | 1923–1923 |
| Whiting v. Burkhardt green | 1 | 1920–1920 |
| Chipman v. Carroll neutral | 1 | 1920–1920 |
| Jones v. Phoenix Insurance neutral | 1 | 1920–1920 |
| Jenkins v. Jenkins neutral | 1 | 1920–1920 |
| Lancashire Insurance v. Boardman neutral | 1 | 1915–1915 |
| Continental Insurance v. Ward neutral | 1 | 1913–1913 |
| Updegraff v. Lucas neutral | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.