Nuffer v. Insurance Co. of North America

In this action, seeking recovery on behalf of an insured under fire insurance policies, the trial court granted plaintiff’s motion for a directed verdict following presentation of the plaintiff’s case, and an opening statement by the defendant insurance companies setting forth their defense. The sufficiency of plaintiff’s case was not contested. Defendants appeal, contending their statement of facts supported legal defenses to recovery upon the policies and the conclusion of the trial court to the contrary, which resulted in the directed verdict, was error.

John Brunner, owner of the Barbara…