Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court May 19, 1927 (Ellis v. Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society)

Sanderson, J.

This is an action of contract to recover on three policies of fire insurance, in the Massachusetts standard form prescribed by G. L. c. 175, § 99, insuring a dwelling of the plaintiff, in Belmont, against “loss or damage by fire originating from any cause except invasion, foreign enemies, civil commotions, riots or any military or usurped power whatever.