Gooch v. Motors Insurance Co.

McDOWELL, Judge.

This is a suit on a fire insurance policy. Plaintiff recovered a judgment for $1,000 and defendant appealed.

The policy was issued by defendant-Motors Insurance Company, September 25, 1954, for a period ending March 25, 1957, in the sum of $4,150, on a new 1954 Buick automobile. The car was destroyed by fire February 23, 1955. Proof of loss was made and payment demanded. Defendant refused payment and this action followed.

The defense is material misrepresentations which defendant contends renders the policy void. It is alleged that plaintiff made false and fraudulent…