Morse v. Palatine Insurance

Plaintiffs move for an order granting them an extra allowance in the sum of $2,000, pursuant to section 1513 of the Civil Practice Act, on the ground that this was a difficult and extraordinary case. Defendants oppose the motion, contending that plaintiffs are not entitled to the requested relief.

The action was brought on 10 policies of fire and lightning insurance, and after a trial of seven days, in addition to one day for summation, charge and jury deliberation, plaintiffs received a verdict of $48,801. Their entire claim was for $115,000, and it is thus apparent that the major portion of…