Reese v. Northern Insurance

Brown, J.,

Plaintiffs, Burton Reese and Lissi Reese, his wife, owned a frame dwelling house at 585 Rosedale Street in Pittsburgh, Pa. On or before April 21, 1961, plaintiffs purchased a homeowners insurance policy from defendant, Northern Insurance Company of New York. This policy insured plaintiffs against loss by certain named perils, including fire, and was effective for a period of three years from April 21, 1961, to April 21, 1964.

On or about January 2, 1963, while the said policy was in full force and effect, plaintiffs’ dwelling was destroyed by fire of accidental origin. After…