Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance v. Wiley

Beasley, Chief Judge.

Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company appeals from a judgment based on a jury verdict in favor of its insured, Debra Wiley. The seven enumerated errors primarily dispute the denial of motions for directed verdict on several issues. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Nationwide issued Wiley a homeowner’s insurance policy in 1992, and less than one month later, the home was destroyed by fire. When Nationwide failed to pay her claim, Wiley sued. Following a four-day jury trial, a jury awarded Wiley $72,000 for the destroyed dwelling, $40,000 for the contents, and…