Indemnity Company of America v. Pugh

Plaintiff insured with defendant company his automobile against theft and fire in the sum of $1650. The evidence is to the effect and uncontradicted that the car was stolen, and when found was demolished and valueless.

Plaintiff, the day following the theft of the car the night before, reported the same to the local agent issuing the policy who referred him to one McCann, an insurance adjuster. There were negotiations with Mc-Cann, but no adjustment or agreement reached, hence this suit.

The cause was tried before the court without a jury on oral proof, resulting in a judgment for plaintiff,…