Spicer v. Hartford Fire Insurance

George W. Spicer instituted this action against the Hartford Fire Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn., to recover, on an insurance policy, for the loss of a dwelling and personal property destroyed by fire. The jury re*431turned a verdict for plaintiff, which the trial court set aside, and entered judgment for defendant. To that judgment plaintiff obtained this writ of error.

The insurance contract in question was issued on July 29, 1935, to extend for five years, in consideration of $31.12, paid in cash, and a note signed by plaintiff for $124.48, payable in four annual installments. The amount…