Milwaukee Mechanics' Lumber Company v. Gibson

Humphreys, J:

On December 7, 1938, appellee brought suit in tbe municipal court in El Dorado against appellant on a fire insurance policy on Ms household goods issued by it to him on February 5, 1937, for $250, the face of the policy together with interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum and for a 12 per cent penalty under the statute and a reasonable attorney’s fee. He alleged that the policy was in full force and effect on the 12th day of September, 1937, at which time his household goods were destroyed by fire.

* Appellant filed an answer denying liability on the ground that the policy…