Ford v. Grocers' Mut. Ins.

McVICAR, District Judge.

Plaintiff brought an action in the court of common pleas of Bedford county, Pa., on a fire insurance policy to recover the sum of $4,990, with interest. Defendant, by reason of the diverse citizenship of the parties, had the action removed to this court. Defendant filed an affidavit of defense herein where it set up as new matter, inter alia, that the policy in suit contained the following provisions:

“Appraisal.

“In case the insured and this Company shall fail to agree as to the amount of loss or damage, each shall, on the written demand of either, select a competent…