Fowler v. Merchants' Fire Assurance Corp.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Stabler.

In September, 1931, the defendant insured one G. P. Fowler against loss, in a sum not exceeding $3,000.00, through damage by fire to a building owned by him. The value of the house was fixed in the policy at $4,000.00. In’ August, 1932, the building being partially destroyed by fire, demand was made upon the defendant for the full amount of the insurance, which the company refused to pay. In November, 1932, the insured died, and thereafter this action was brought by his widow, Mrs. Maggie Fowler, as executrix of his will, and by the…