Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance v. Chisenhall

Humphreys,-J.

Appellee instituted this suit against appellant in the circuit court of Mississippi County, Osceola District, to recover $2,000 on an insurance policy issued by appellant to him, insuring his barn against loss by fire.

Appellant interposed the defense that the policy had been canceled by written contract before the barn was destroyed by fire.

The cause was submitted to a iury on the pleadings, testimony introduced by the parties and the instructions of the court, which resulted in a verdict and consequent judgment for the amount claimed, including interest of $70, a statutory…