Legal Opinion

Williams v. Bankers Fire and Marine Insurance Co.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided March 31, 1955No. 3250PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HALE, Justice.

Appellant brought this suit to recover on a fire insurance policy issued by appellee covering a 1939 model Schult House Trailer and household goods. The parties stipulated that the policy was in full force and effect when the insured property was destroyed by fire. Appellee defended on the grounds that appellant wilfully burned the insured property and that he failed to furnish proof of loss as required by the policy contract. Trial was without a jury and resulted in judgment that appellant take nothing.

As we understand his brief, appellant contends in substance that the trial…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. North East Texas Motor Lines, Inc. v. DicksonTexas Supreme Court · 1949
  2. Commercial Union Assurance Co. v. PrestonTexas Supreme Court · 1926
  3. City of Galveston v. WinslowCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1949
  4. Chanowsky v. FriedmanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1949
  5. Collins v. HerbertCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1949

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Payne v. Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1966
  2. Aetna Insurance Company v. DurbinCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1967
  3. Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Texas v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1965
  4. Anchor Casualty Company v. BowersCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1964
  5. American Guardian Insurance Company v. RutledgeCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1966

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