Newman v. Firemen's Insurance

THE COURT.

Appellant as plaintiff in the court below instituted an action against respondent as defendant to recover for loss caused by fire, on an insurance policy issued by the defendant company. After a trial by the court judgment was rendered against appellant and in favor of respondent; and appellant has appealed from the judgment so rendered.

The insurance policy in question was written on a standard form for fire insurance in California; and the insured was named therein as Dr. A. J. Newman, who is the appellant. The total amount of the insurance was $3,000, $2,000 thereof covering the…