Meyer v. MFA Mutual Insurance Co.

NORWIN D. HOUSER, Special Judge.

Action by Magalena1 Meyer, a named insured in a policy insuring premises located in Jefferson County against the hazard of fire, against MFA Mutual Insurance Company, to recover on the policy. Tried to the court without a jury judgment was rendered for Magalena and against MFA for $15,000, the policy limit, $1,500 for vexatious refusal to pay, $2,500 attorney’s fees and costs. MFA has appealed.

The insured premises were totally destroyed by fire on February 6, 1971 during the term of the policy, which was issued in the names of Vernon Meyer and Magalena Meyer.…