Richard v. Western Fire Insurance

DONOVAN, District Judge.

This matter is before the court by reason of plaintiff Richard’s alternative motions for judgment or a new trial. The court directed a verdict in favor of defendants and against plaintiff Gillespie. The jury returned a verdict for defendants in Richard’s case.

For convenience, plaintiffs will be referred to as “Richard” and “Gillespie” and defendants as “Western” and “Yorkshire”, respectively. A short statement of the case, facts and issues may be helpful.

Richard and Gillespie commenced the action to recover damages for destruction of property by fire, covered by…