National Union Fire Insurance Co. v. McClure

Opinion of the Court by

Commissioner Stanley

Reversing.

The appellees, Mrs. George McClure and others, recovered judgment for $794 against the appellant, National Union Fire Insurance Company, on a policy insuring their barn, which was destroyed by fire on February 3, 1928. The court is constrained to reverse that judgment upon the ground that the verdict is flagrantly against the evidence.

On March 29, 1924, a five-year policy was issued covering certain property, including the barn. A premium of $27.76 was then paid, and a note for $111.04 given, payable in annual installments of $27.76. Both…