Fishel v. Yorktowne Mutual Insurance

This is an appeal by Plaintiff from the decision rendered in a non-jury trial in an action of assumpsit on a fire insurance policy issued by defendant-appellee.

On October 14,1970, appellant’s residence in Adams County was damaged by fire. It was stipulated the damages amounted to $6,000.00. In addition, certain personal property in the residence was damaged in an unspecified amount; and appellant was required to seek shelter temporarily in a motel at an expense of $505.00 which amount was not disputed. The policy covered all three losses.

The lower court concluded that (1) the plaintiff had…