Fire Ass'n of Philadelphia v. Thompson

Appellant issued its policies of insurance upon the fixtures in a pool hall and a Delco lighting system. They were destroyed. Appellee brought this suit for $3,-000, their alleged value.

The defense pleaded was general demurrer, general denial, and specially pleaded the following provision of the policy:

“This company shall not be liable for loss caused directly by explosion of any kind, unless fire ensues, and in that event, for the damage by fire only.

“If a building or any part thereof fall except as a result of fire, all insurance by this policy on such building or its contents, shall…