Fireman's Fund Insurance v. Rowland Lumber Co.

J. A. Eicks, J. S. Wagstaff, and P. L. Page owned some tobacco which had been cured and stored in a pack-barn located on certain leased premises. On 23 September, 1919, this tobacco was destroyed by fire. Defendant’s liability for the fire is established by the present verdict. The tobacco in question was insured by plaintiff against loss or damage, to the extent of $3,000. Following its destruction by fire, plaintiff paid to Ricks, Wagstaff, and Page $2,181.95, the actual loss sustained, and it now brings this suit to recover said amount from the defendant, alleging that, by reason of the…