Franklin v. New Hampshire Fire Insurance

Assumpsit, to recover on policies of insurance, and Petitions, by the insurers, for the appointment of arbitrators. Facts agreed. The policies. were in the standard form. The insurance was upon furnishing goods and clothing. The fire occurred February 4, 1899. On February 13, the parties agreed upon referees to adjust the loss, who proceeded in accordance with the submission until February 20, when the referee chosen by the insured withdrew and refused to participate further in the appraisal. On February 23, and before the appraisal was completed, the insured served upon the insurers’ agents,…