State Ex Rel. McKittrick v. American Colony Insurance

This is an original proceeding in the nature of quo worrcmto instituted by the Attorney General. The action is directed against seventy-four stock fire insurance companies, which are alleged to be usurping corporate franchises and privileges, in that they have since June 1, 1930, through common design and by concerted action, been collecting from their policyholders in Missouri rates for fire and windstorm insurance 16% per cent in excess of the lawful rates approved by the State Superintendent of Insurance. The alleged excessive part of the rates, as collected, is being impounded. The…