Kay v. Economy Fire & Casualty Co.

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

This case involves interpretation of Rule 15 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. The trial court refused to allow either party to amend their pleadings after a certain date and because of the peculiar facts of the case, we cannot say he abused his discretion. The judgment is affirmed.

The Kays’ house, insured by the appellee, Economy, burned on June 19, 1980, and was totally destroyed. A proper proof of loss was submitted and Economy rejected it because the claim was “excessive, inaccurate, non-supported and not properly detailed.” The Kays filed this suit on the…