Bowlin v. Federated Mutual Implement & Hardware Insurance

Mr. Chiee Justice Prewitt

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is a suit upon an insurance policy. The loss involved was a barn across the street in Dresden from the main dwelling house.

The property was insured for $15,000.00. The barn burned and the suit was for $1500.00, or for 10% of the amount of the coverage.

The suit was heard by the trial judge without a jury. He rendered a judgment about a year after the hearing and dismissed the suit. The Court of Appeals reversed in a two to one opinion, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for $1500.00.

We have granted certiorari and the case argued…