Bearden v. Countryside Casualty Company

McDowell, judge.

This is an action on an insurance policy issued by defendant, Countryside Casualty Company, to recover for loss sustained when plaintiff’s house and household goods were totally detroyed by fire January 15, 1960.

Plaintiff’s petition, after alleging the issuance of the policy, dated March 1, 1959, and payment of the premium in the sum of $57.30, pleaded that while said policy was in force the dwelling and household goods covered in said policy were totally destroyed by fire; that proof of loss was made and payment thereof refused by defendant. The prayer was for the face of the…