Phœnix Insurance v. Lorton & Co.

delivered 'the opinion of the court.

Appellees brought this suit upon a fire insurance policy covering a stock of goods at Herrick, Illinois, which was destroyed by fire on February 7, 1901. A trial by jury resulted in a verdict and judgment against appellant for $2,500. The policy contained among other provisions, the following:

"In the event of disagreement as to the amount of loss, the same shall, as above provided, be ascertained by two competent and disinterested appraisers, the insured and this company each selecting one, and the two so chosen shall first select a competent and…