Thurston National Insurance v. Dowling

Elsijane T. Roy, Justice.

Appellant Thurston National Insurance Company issued a fire insurance policy to appellee George W. Dowling which covered a dwelling house owned by appellee. The face amount of the policy was $8,000, and it contained a $50 deductible provision. In May, 1973, the house was totally destroyed by fire, and after settlement negotiations proved fruitless suit was filed by appellee to recover the sum of $8,000, plus statutory penalty, interest and attorney’s fee.

Appellant first denied the allegations of the complaint but later amended its answer, admitting liability to the…