Berry v. Equitable Fire & Marine Insurance

This case reaches this court upon certification by the Springfield Court of Appeals. Such certification is based upon the ground of conflict of opinions in the Courts of Appeals. The cause originated in the Circuit Court of Jasper County. Glancing over the brief, we note that the sufficiency of the petition is challenged. The petition is short, and we quote it in full as follows:

“For cause of action plaintiff states that defendant is a fire insurance corporation having and usually keeping in Jasper County, Missouri, an office and agent for the transaction of its usual customary business,…