Republic Ins. Co. v. Inverness Estates

RENFRO, Justice.

On November 9, 1949, the Republic Insurance Company and six other fire insurance companies issued policies of fire in surance to Inverness Estate and S. E. Whiting, covering a described building and household goods, the policies being for a period of three years. The policies were issued through A. C. Prendergast & Co. On December 16, 1950, the insured property was destroyed by fire, with loss admittedly exceeding $45,000, the aggregate amount of the coverage. The companies denied liability and suit was brought by Inverness Estates, a private corporation, and S. E. Whiting. S.…