Sullivan v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance

The plaintiffs have appealed from a judgment denying their application for the appointment of a disinterested umpire for the purpose of determining a fire loss to property owned by the plaintiffs and insured by the defendant insurance *230company. The court found the following undisputed facts: On March 22, 1976, the plaintiffs’ house, located on Ward Street, New Haven, was damaged by fire. On April 15, 1976, the plaintiffs submitted sworn proofs of loss to the defendant and the defendant denied liability for the loss. In accordance with the terms of the defendant’s insurance policy, which…