Cipriano v. Mercantile Ins. Co. of America

This suit against defendant insurer was brought by the insured to recover $806.50, claimed loss and damage to his furniture by fire. Defendant, by special notice under its answer, alleged that plaintiff set or caused the fire to be set. Trial was by jury, with verdict and judgment for defendant. Plaintiff reviews by appeal and claims error in the refusal of the court to direct a verdict in his favor; in refusing to give requested instructions; in the instructions given; in denying a new trial, and also contends that the verdict was against the great weight of the evidence.

The affirmative…