Allen v. Insurance Co. of North America

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

The Insurance Company of North America issued to Joseph A. Allen two policies of fire insurance, each with an Extended Coverage Endorsement including, inter alia, the peril of “explosion”. Allen instituted an action in assumpsit on the theory that his property, both real and personal, had been damaged by an explosion. The case was tried by a Judge of the Municipal Court without a jury, and the finding of the trial judge was for the defendant. Plaintiff has appealed from the refusal of his motions for judgment notwithstanding the finding, and for a new trial.

On December…