Linebarger v. Devine

By the Court,

Sanders, J.:

This was an action brought to recover damages for the breach of an alleged agreement to insure a dwelling-house and its contents against loss by fire for plaintiff’s protection, while the defendants were in the possession and occupancy of the property as purchasers from plaintiff under and by virtue of an executory contract of sale. The case was tried before the court without a jury, and judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendants in the sum of $1,250. The defendants appeal from said judgment, and also from an order denying and…