Legal Opinion
Hemmer-Miller Development Co. v. Hudson Insurance
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided October 19, 1931No. File No. 6835PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRoberts, J.
Plaintiff brought this action to recover on a hail insurance policy issued by the defendant insurance company. Evidence was introduced by the plaintiff as to the percentage of loss to the crops insured, but there was neither allegation or proof as to the value of the crops 'before or after the hail storm. The defendant submitted no evidence. A motion was made by the defendant for a directed verdict on the ground that there was insufficient evidence to prove loss or damage, and, upon denial of such motion, plaintiff moved for a directed verdict, which was granted. From the judgment entered…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Farmers' & Merchants' State Bank v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1911
- St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. PipkinCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1918
- Fidelity Union Fire Ins. Co. v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1923
- Miller v. Queen City Fire InsuranceSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1924
- Miller v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1910
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3Cited by17 opinions
- Helmbolt v. LeMars Mutual Insurance Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1987
- Black Hills Kennel Club, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1959
- Zochert v. National Farmers Union Property & Casualty Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1998
- National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh v. California Cotton Credit Corp.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1935
- Peterson v. Great American InsuranceSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1952
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