Stout v. Phoenix Assurance Co. of London

Reed, Y. C.

The dwelling-house of the complainant was insured against fire in the Phoenix Assurance Company of London for the sum of $1,800, and the household goods and furniture therein for the sum of $250 under a policy written on March 18th, 1898.

The house and furniture were burned on December 29th, 1901, and an action was brought against the company to recover the full amount of the insurance. The company, among other defences, set up in that action an appraisement of the loss or damages by the burning of the house, amounting to $1,718 for the house and $143 for household goods and…