Edens v. South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance

Gardner, Judge:

Farm Bureau insured Edens’ house for $70,000 and the contents thereof for $35,000. A total loss by fire occurred October 4, 1974, precipitating this suit. Farm Bureau contended the policy had been cancelled. From an adverse jury verdict on January 25,1980, Edens appealed to the Supreme Court, which held (1) that the house was valued at $70,000 and the contents $35,000 and (2) that a directed verdict should have been awarded Edens; the case was remanded for entry of judgment pursuant to the decision. Farm Bureau then paid Edens $105,000; the parties held open Edens’ claim for…