Home Ins. Co. v. Shriner

FOSTER, Justice.

This cause began by the filing of several bills in equity by insurance companies in connection with a fire insurance loss. The cases were consolidated [(Ala.Sup.) 177 So. 890 1 ] and tried as one, including cross-bills resulting in a decree in favor of cross-respondents for certain amounts against the respective companies. The evidence was taken orally before a commissioner, not in the presence of the presiding judge. It came on for hearing on the pleading and proof on which the decree was rendered. The decree recites a submission on the pleading and testimony of witnesses as…