North River Insurance v. Militello

Militello, defendant in error, as owner, procured a policy of fire insurance from the North River Insurance Company, plaintiff in error, on an apartment house in Trinidad, Colorado. On July 13, 1932, while the policy was in full force and effect, the building was destroyed by an explosion and fire. On the following day, July 14, an information, charging him with burning the property with the intent to injure, prejudice and defraud the insurer, was filed in the district court. After numerous continuances, trial was had, and a jury returned a verdict of guilty May 19, 1933. August 7, following,…