Republic Insurance v. Hale

Mr. Judge TAYLOR

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section B.

This suit was by N. L. Hale to recover on a policy of fire insurance issued by the Republic Insurance Company insuring á building in Commerce, Texas, against loss or damage by fire. The jury found the building was a total loss after the fire and the court rendered judgment for Hale, which was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals. 69 S. W. (2d) 483.

Application for the writ was granted upon the proposition among others complaining of misconduct of the jury.

The misconduct alleged is that the juror Reaves, who resided…