Middleton v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

Lewis, Chief Justice.

This appeal is from an order granting summary judgment against appellant, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.

Respondents’ residence, insured under a Homeowners policy issued to them by appellant, was extensively damaged by fire. Upon appellant’s refusal to pay the loss, this action was instituted against appellant, also Peoples Agency, Inc., through which the policy was issued, and Capitol Premium Plan, Inc., with which respondents financed the payment of the premium, to recover both actual and punitive damages for breach of the insurance contract. Appellant…