Insurance Co. of North America v. Hopper

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming-in part and reversing in part.

On March. 7, 1931, the Insurance Company of North America and Indemnity Insurance Company of North America issued to H. C. Hopper a policy- insuring two race horses, Dragon and .Chum, against death. On May 14, 1931, Dragon died, and, liability having been denied, this suit was brought to recover on the policy. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for $2,500. The insurance companies appeal. ■ ■

The jurisdiction of the Whitley circuit court, where the trial took place, was properly challenged, and the first question…