Dixie Fire Insurance Co. v. Minick

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Willis—

Affirming.

This is an action upon a fire insurance policy and a novel contention is presented. The Dixie Fire Insurance Company insured the barn of A. E. Minick in the sum of $500 against damage or destruction by fire. The barn was later enlarged, and Minick obtained $900 additional insurance in another insurance company, represented by the same agent that represented the Dixie Fire Insurance Company and had issued its policy to Minick. The barn was destroyed by fire whilst both policies were in force. The larger policy was paid in full, but the Dixie Fire…