Graham v. American Eagle Fire Ins. Co. Of New York

PARKER, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal'from judgments for defendants on policies of fire insurance. The policies covered a building owned by plaintiffs, husband and wife, which was totally destroyed by fire. The only defense was that plaintiffs had procured additional insurance on the property in . excess of that permitted by indorsements attached to the policies. Plaintiffs admitted the additional insurance but pleaded that defendants had notice thereof. The case was submitted to a jury who found in favor of defendants. After verdict, plaintiffs moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict…