American Ins. Co. v. Davis

LESLIE, Justice.

This is a suit by R. D. Davis against the American Insurance Company on a fire insurance policy covering a stock of groceries and produce to the extent of $1,000. Plaintiff alleged that he complied with the provisions of the policy and that the goods were destroyed by fire within’ the term of insurance. 1-Ie alleged that he delivered to the company books, invoices, bills of lading, and other documents made by him in connection with the business, etc.

The defendant made general and special denial to the allegations of plaintiff’s petition, and, among other defenses, specially…