Watertown Fire Insurance v. Grehan
Supreme Court of Georgia
Insurance. Fraud. Policy. Bad Faith. Attorney and Client. Damages. Before Judge Adams. Chatham Superior Court. June Term, 1884. Grehan brought suit against the Watertown Fire Insurance Company on a policy of insurance for $2,100.00. The declaration, as amended, alleged the making of proofs of loss and demand for payment, which was refused, in bad faith. In addition to the loss, plaintiff claimed twenty-five per cent damages 'and $500.00 attorneys’ fees.
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Insurance. Fraud. Policy. Bad Faith. Attorney and Client. Damages. Before Judge Adams. Chatham Superior Court. June Term, 1884. Grehan brought suit against the Watertown Fire Insurance Company on a policy of insurance for $2,100.00. The declaration, as amended, alleged the making of proofs of loss and demand for payment, which was refused, in bad faith. In addition to the loss, plaintiff claimed twenty-five per cent damages 'and $500.00 attorneys’ fees. Defendant filed the following pleas : (1.) The general issue. (2.) Avoidance, because the loss alleged was caused by the fraudulent act and…
1Opinion of the Court
Hall, Justice.
The defendant moved a new trial in this case upon the following grounds:'
(1.) Because the verdict is contrary to the evidence, andwithout evidence to support it. -
(2.) Because the verdict is decidedly and strongly against the weight of evidence.
(8.) Because the verdict is contrary to law and the principles of justice and equity.
(4.) Because the jury found, .contrary to the charge of the judge, in this: “ If this previous fire, or attempt to burn the place, took place before the 9th, several days before, and it was a fire that resulted in any material loss, and the defendant…
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