Travelers' Indemnity Co. v. Parkersburg Iron & Steel Co.

PARKER, Circuit Judge.

This is a suit on a policy of boiler insurance. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and the defendant insurance company has appealed, contending that verdict should have been directed in its behalf. The sole question presented is whether the evidence was sufficient to support the verdict. It is admitted that an engine connected with a steam line covered by the policy was wrecked, resulting in the damages which the jury awarded; and plaintiff’s contention is that its wrecking was due to the pressure of steam in the cast-iron steam separator. Plaintiff’s theory…