Nelson v. United Fire Ins. Co. of New York

275 S.C. 92 (1980)

267 S.E.2d 604

Clifton NELSON, Respondent

v.

UNITED FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Appellant.

21250

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

June 10, 1980.

Philip Wittenberg, of Levi & Wittenberg, Sumter, for appellant.

Nash, Chappell & Wilson, Sumter, for respondent.

June 10, 1980.

NESS, Justice:

Respondent, Clifton Nelson, instituted this action against appellant, United Fire Insurance Company of New York, to recover the proceeds of a fire insurance policy. The lower court entered an order granting respondent's motion for a directed verdict and awarding attorney's fees to respondent's…