Kattelman v. National Union Fire Insurance

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

The plaintiffs, Leon Kattelman and Phyllis, his wife, sued the defendant, the National Union Fire In surance Company, in assumpsit, to recover for damage to their dwelling, which was insured against collapse by the extended coverage endorsement in a fire insurance policy issued by the defendant. The case was tried before a judge without a jury, resulting in a finding for the plaintiffs. Subsequently, exceptions filed by the defendant were sustained and judgment entered for the defendant. The plaintiffs appealed.

The facts are not in dispute:

The dwelling house of the…