Kerr & Elliott v. Green Mountain Mutual Fire Insurance

This is an action of contract. The defendant pleaded the general issue and special matter in defense. Trial was by jury at the March term, 1940, of Washington County Court. The verdict and judgment thereon were for the plaintiffs and the case is here upon the defendant’s exceptions.

The plaintiffs, partners in business, are now, and for more than ten years last past have been, conducting a general insurance agency at Northfield, Vermont. During all times material here they have had agency contracts with from thirty-five to forty insurance companies, and they have had an agency contract with…