Harwood v. United States Fire Insurance

This case comes up on exceptions by defendant to the acceptance of the report of a Referee. The finding was for the plaintiff in the sum of $805.20 with interest. The action is based on a fire insurance policy and arose by reason of a loss occasioned by fire which occurred in the forenoon of May 4, 1938. The plaintiff and her family were living in the insured premises. The policy coverage was $400.00 on the house, $100.00 on a shed, and $300.00 on household goods and effects. The fire entirely consumed the buildings and but a few articles of furniture were salvaged. Many defenses were alleged…