Reineke v. Commonwealth Insurance Co.

This is an appeal from the judgment of the District Court of Burleigh County, entered upon a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs.

In July, 1922, the plaintiffs, who were operating a confectionery store and a soft drink parlor in the City of Bismarck, purchased a standard fire insurance policy of $2000.00 from the defendant covering the personal property used in the business. On or about January 21, 1923, a fire occurred, with the result that damage was done to the property covered in the policy, both by the fire and by chemicals used in extinguishing the same. Negotiations were in due time…