Home Mutual Fire Insurance v. Hagar

George Rose Smith, Justice.

This is an action by the appellees upon an extended-coverage insurance policy to recover $1,131.20 for hail damage to their dwelling house and trailer. The jury returned a $1,000 verdict for the plaintiffs.

The judgment must be reversed for error in the admission of evidence. The principal damage was to the aluminum siding on the house. Over the defendant’s objection the plaintiff was allowed to introduce a letter from an aluminum dealer in Missouri, stating that the damage could be repaired for $780. The author of the letter was not offered as a witness; so the…