Mitchell v. Globe & Republic Insurance Co. of America

Keller, P. J.,

Opinion by

Action on a standard fire insurance policy insuring the plaintiffs against all direct loss or damage by fire to their dwelling house, including, inter alia, the heating apparatus and appurtenances thereto.

Plaintiffs averred that a fire occurred at said premises on 'September 25, 1941, by which they sustained damage in the amount of $479, in the manner following: The heating system in said insured dwelling had been drained of water to prepare for minor repairs; the control switch of the oil burner heating unit attached to the furnace in the basement had been placed in…