Kolbeck v. Rural Mutual Insurance
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtHanley, J.
The following issues are raised on this appeal:
1. Did Kolbeck comply with a policy provision regarding notice to the insurer and to law enforcement agencies of an occurrence which may give rise to a claim for theft?
2. Was it error for the trial court to consider testimony on the discovery of the calf carcass?
3. Was there sufficient proof under the policy requirements to sustain judgment for the insured?
4. Was the measure of damages proper and supported by the evidence?
Notice of theft.
The applicable policy section covering theft of livestock included the following provision:
“Upon knowledge of…
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