Western Alliance Insurance Co. v. Childs

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a suit by C. E. Childs Insurance Agency against defendant Insurance Company on a “binder,” insuring a trailer against loss by fire for $1700. Childs was local recording agent for defendant, and isr sued the binder to Raymond McDonald on his trailer. The trailer was destroyed by fire; defendant Insurance Company denied liability; Childs paid McDonald the $1700.;. took an assignment; and instituted the instant case.

Trial was to the court without a jury which, after hearing, entered judgment for plaintiff for $1681.30.

The trial court on request of the defendant…