Johnson v. South State Insurance

Bell, Judge:

Melia Johnson sued South State Insurance Company to recover benefits under a homeowner’s policy of insurance. South State denied liability on the ground that Johnson filed a fraudulent proof of loss which barred him from any recovery by the terms of the policy. At trial, the jury found Johnson filed a fraudulent claim for unscheduled personal property. However, pursuant to instructions from the trial judge, they returned a verdict of $15,500 for loss of dwelling and additional living expenses. South State appeals from the refusal of the court to grant judgment n.o.v. We reverse.

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