Parris v. Great Central Insurance

Shulman, Judge.

This is the second appearance of this case involving a claim by appellant-insured against appellee-insurer for a loss by fire. See Great Central Ins. Co. v. Bowery Savings Bank, 142 Ga. App. 630 (236 SE2d 772). The instant appeal follows a directed verdict entered in favor of the insurance company. We reverse the judgment.

1. This appeal turns on the construction of the fire insurance policy in force at the time of the loss.

Pertinent contract provisions read as follows:

"Requirements in case loss occurs. The insured shall give immediate written notice to this Company of any loss…