Central States Fire Ins. v. Wright

Through its local agent, appellant issued to appellee a fire insurance pol icy in the sum of $500, dated February 1, 1923, covering a Stock of merchandise. On March 26, 1923, the insured property was totally destroyed by fire. Upon refusal to pay, this suit was brought by the appellee. Upon trial, without 4 jury, judgment was rendered for the amount of the policy with interest.

Prior to the time the policy in question was issued, the Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance Company had issued a policy in the sum of $1,500 upon the samé property. Russell and Ford were the local agents through whom the…