Phœnix Insurance v. Benton

Franklin, C.

This is a suit brought by appellee against appellant on an insurance policy against fire, in the sum of $2,500, upon a stock of merchandise, store-house fixtures and hotel furniture. The policy was taken out on the 18th day of March, 1880, and the property was destroyed by fire on the 9th day of April, 1880. Appellant was notified of the loss on the 17th day of April, 1880. This suit was commenced on the 12th day of November, 1880; and upon a trial by the court, on the 7th day of December, 1880, judgment was rendered in favor of the appellee for the full amount of the policy and…