Crites v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance

Three actions founded upon separate policies of fire insurance were brought by Delia Crites, the insured. The cases were consolidated, separate judgments were entered in favor of tho plaintiff and against each defendant for the full amount of the insurance represented by the respective policies. Appeals were taken by each defendant from the judgment against it and from the order of the district court denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial. The same questions are presented in each of the appeals. One opinion, therefore, will control…