Watson v. American Colony Ins. Co. of N.Y.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Fisi-iburnE.

This action was brought by Mrs. Lena P. Watson for the recovery of $1,000.00 and interest, upon a policy of fire insurance issued to her by the defendant, wherein she was the named assured. The policy, dated December 22, 1932, insured the plaintiff, among other things, for $1,000.00 against all direct loss and damage by fire resulting to household and kitchen furniture. The term “household and kitchen furniture,” as defined in the policy, embraces and covers “jewelry in use.” The complaint alleged that on or about December 11,…