Maasdam v. Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance

Plaintiff was a member of and had a fire insurance policy with the defendant, Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association. The insurance covered plaintiff’s house and all personal property contained therein belonging to him. The building was destroyed by fire on February 3, 1933. The defendant refused to pay the fire loss, and plaintiff commenced this action.,The defendant contends that plaintiff forfeited his right to benefits upon the ground that he failed to pay all assessments levied against him within twenty days after receiving notice thereof. The defendant claims that two…