Farmers & Merchants Insurance v. Peterson

On the 8th day of October, 1892, the defendant in error commenced this action against the plaintiff in error in the district court of Cuming county to- recover the sum of $1,250, alleged to be his due by reason of the destruction by fire of property of'which he was the owner, and covering which and insuring him against such destruction he held a policy issued by plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to as the “company.” An answer and a reply were filed whereby issués were joined and a trial thereof had before the court and a jury. The defendant in error was sworn and testified. The…