Legal Opinion
The Home Insurance Co. v. Watts
Mississippi Supreme Court
Decided January 7, 1957No. 40336Published
1Opinion of the CourtHall, J.
On December 1,1953, appellant issued to Turner Watts a standard automobile policy insuring his 1951 Mercury automobile against fire and other perils to the extent of its actual cash value until December 1, 1955. This policy contained the standard clause pertaining to an appraisal in the event of damage or destruction to said automobile, which clause is as follows:
“Appraisal — If the named Insured and the Company fail to agree as to the amount of loss, each shall, on the written demand of either, made within sixty days after receipt of proof of loss by the Company, select a competent and…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Hamilton v. Liverpool, London & Globe InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
- McCoy v. WatsonMississippi Supreme Court · 1929
- Pioneer Manufacturing Co. v. Phœnix Assurance Co. of LondonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1890
- Standard Mill Work & Supply Co. v. Mississippi Steel & Iron Co.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1949
- Burns v. BurnsMississippi Supreme Court · 1923
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