Phœnix Insurance v. Barnd

This action was brought by the defendant against the plaintiff in error to recover the sum of $200 for the loss of a frame dwelling house owned by him, which was insured for that sum by the plaintiff. The answer denies the facts stated in the petition. On the trial of the cause, a verdict was returned in favor of the defendant herein for $200, and judgment rendered thereon.

The errors assigned in this court -are: 1st. That the damages are excessive. 2d. Error in the assessment. 3d. That the verdict is not sustained by the evidence. 4th. That the verdict is contrary to'law.

On the argument of…