Laxton v. Retail Hardware Mutual Fire Insurance

This is an action on two policies of fire insurance. The case was tried before the court without the aid of a jury, resulting in a judgment in favor of defendant. Plaintiff has appealed.

The material facts, which are undisputed, show that on March 4, 1929, defendant insured against fire plaintiff’s stock of hardware and fixtures located at Sturgeon. There were two policies totalling $15,000, of which $500 was upon plaintiff’s fixtures and $14,500 upon his stock. On March 30, 1929, the property was destroyed by fire. On April 2nd of that year defendant’s adjuster met with plaintiff and they…