Bennett v. National Fire Insurance

The defendant issued to plaintiff a policy of fire insurance covering a residence building in Lincoln, Missouri, for a term of three years, commencing May 12, 1935. The building was totally destroyed by fire on April 17, 1938. The defendant was promptly notified of the loss. In a letter to plaintiff, dated June 30, 1938, the defendant denied liability "for alleged loss by fire of the dwelling house." Thereupon this suit was brought to recover for the loss. Trial with a jury resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for the amount of the insurance, $1500, interest thereon $52.50, penalty…