Edens v. South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance

Gregory, Justice:

Appellant J. M. Edens, Jr. brought this action to recover proceeds allegedly due under a homeowner’s insurance policy issued by respondent South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company. A j ury returned a verdict for respondent. Appellant appeals, alleging the trial court erred in refusing to direct a verdict in appellant’s favor or grant a judgment n.o.v. We agree and reverse and remand for entry of judgment in favor of appellant.

*379Appellant had in force for approximately twenty (20) years a policy by respondent. Appellant’s home, valued at Seventy Thousand ($70,000)…