Littrell v. Allemannia Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh

This is an action to recover for total loss by fire of a dwelling and household furniture therein contained. The property was covered by a policy of fire insurance issued by the defendants. The policy in standard form contained the usual appraisal provisions as follows: “ In case the insured and this Company shall fail to agree as to the amount of loss or damage, each shall, on the written demand of either, select a competent and disinterested appraiser. The appraisers shall first select a competent and disinterested umpire; and failing for fifteen days to agree upon such umpire then, on…