Getty v. North River Insurance

I find myself absolutely unable to agree with the opinion adopted by the majority of the members of the court in this case, and therefore respectfully dissent.

This case is difficult, for it was first argued to the court on November 22, 1938, and a reargument was ordered on March 21, 1939.

It appears to me that the verdict returned by the jury is not supported by the facts in the case, and I will briefly review the evidence.

Action was brought on two policies of fire insurance, viz., $2,000 upon a dwelling, and $700 upon the furniture therein. The jury returned a verdict for the full amount on…