Pritchett v. Mechanics & Traders' Insurance

This suit is for $2,000, insurance on a loss by fire. The material portions of the policy is as follows :

“The Mechanics & Traders’ Insurance Company * * do insure Mrs. Sarah C. Lane against loss or damage by fire to the amount of two thousand dollars on the frame shingled roof gin house situated on Oak Grove plantation, Madison parish, $1000; on machinery and appurtenances in same $1000, subject to three-fourth country clause.

Loss on machinery, if any, payable to the extent of two thousand dollars to George D. Pritchett.”

The defendant admits its liability for $1518 75. The only question for…