Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company v. Hill

Appellee sued appellant to recover on a fire insurance policy in the amount of $1,000 together with penalty and attorney’s fees. The complaint alleged that the insurance policy covered appellee’s residence property; that the property burned November 30, 1940; that the policy was in full force and effect at the time of the fire; that appellee had complied fully with all of its terms, and demanded payment, but that appellant denied liability and refused to make payment.

Appellant’s answer denied every material allegation in the complaint. Upon a trial and at the conclusion of all the testimony,…