Cox v. Farmers' Mutual Fire Assurance Ass'n

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.

This action is founded on a policy of insurance made by the defendant company, on the 17th day of July, 1871, by which said company covenanted to insure certain buildings and other property of plaintiff, against loss or damage by fire, for the term of ten years, from the 9th day of June, 1871, in a sum not exceeding $2500.

The declaration is in legal form and makes averments which, if proved, will entitle the plaintiff to recover.

Several pleas are filed. To the seventh plea the plaintiff has demurred. This plea sets forth and alleges that by…