Sargent v. American Insurance

On or about January 29, 1930, the defendant-appellant, the American Insurance Company -of Newark, New Jersey, issued a fire insurance policy to the plaintiff-appellee, W. I. Sargent. The insurance policy covered certain household goods and furniture.

A firé, or explosion, occurred in the appellee’s house on or about March 18, 1931, while the foregoing policy was in effect. See Sargent v. Mechanics Insurance Company of Philadelphia, 216 Iowa 688, 247 N. W. 267. As a result of the fire or explosion, the personal property covered by the policy was damaged. In due time demand was made upon the…