Fedas v. Insurance Co. of Pennsylvania

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

This was an action on an insurance policy for the partial destruction of a dwelling and household goods. Recovery was denied in the court below because the proof of loss had not been filed within the time limited by the contract.

The company was duly notified of the fire, and, through its agent, the owner met the adjuster who stated to her that the company would not pay the loss because' she was criminally responsible for the fire. Action to establish that liability was taken by the authorities but later dropped for want of proof. In the action to recover damages…