Camden Fire Insurance Association v. Cahill

Opinion op the Court by

Drury, Commissioner

Reversing.

This is an appeal from a $992.50 judgment entered upon a so-called award made to Cahill, which the chancellor says in his opinion is excessive, but which he felt he had to enforce.

Appellant had insured Cahill’s automobile would not be stolen. It was. Appellant recovered it and returned it to Cahill, who contended it had been damaged by the thief. They were unable to agree upon the damage.

The insurance contract provided:

“In case the assured and this company shall fail to agree as to the amount of loss or damage, each shall, on the written…