Crimando v. Pacific National Fire Insurance

This is an appeal from an order appointing an umpire. On May 18, 1961, premises owned and occupied by plaintiffs and appellees were damaged by fire. The defendant and appellant insurance company had in full force and effect on that date a certain standard form fire insurance policy. On June 29,1961, the company received an appraisal notice, together with a proof of loss, from the insured. The company acknowledged receipt of the-proof of loss and the appraisal notice on July 6,1961. At the same time the company rejected the request of the insured to submit the fire loss controversy…