Phenix Fire Ins. v. Virginia-Western Power Co.

Ritz, Judge:

Prank A. Houck and George R. Willis, receivers for St. Lawrence Boom & Manufacturing Company, procured from the plaintiff a policy of insurance in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars upon an office building and contents situate in the town of Ronceverte. On the 5th of November, 1914, a fire occurred in the building which practically destroyed the same, as well as part,of the contents. The receivers made application to the plaintiff for payment (of the indemnity provided by the terms of the policy, and upon proper proof being furnished such indemnity was paid. The policy provides…