House of Norvelle v. Queen Insurance Co. of America

BLACKBIRD, Vice Chief Justice.

For the purpose of commencing this action, plaintiff in error filed its petition, as plaintiff, in August, 19S9, based upon a policy of insurance called a “Jewelers’ Block Policy”, issued to it in March, 1954, by defendant in error, hereinafter referred to as defendant. In material substance, the petition alleged a loss of diamonds in October, 1954, in the amount of $3,946.68, and that said loss was covered by and defendant was obligated to pay it under, the terms of said policy. To said petition was attached a photostatic copy of the policy, which contained,…