Miller v. Phoenix Assur. Co., Limited, of London

COMPTON, Justice.

Appellee, G. O. Miller, instituted this suit to recover on two fire insurance policies issued by appellants covering building, contents, merchandise and equipment.

Answer was filed; liability was denied, and as an affirmative defense, appellants alleged that liability under the policy was voided on account (a) that appellee did not own the ground upon which the building was located, (b) that he did not make an inventory each twelve months, etc., (c) that proof of loss was not rendered and (d) that suit for recovery under the policy was not instituted within the twelve months…