Home Ins. Co. of New York v. Kirkevold

MATHEWS, Circuit Judge.

Appellee, a citizen of Washington, brought an action against appellant, a New York corporation, for $22,495 on a policy of insurance issued to appellee by appellant. The action was commenced in a State court of Washington, but, on petition of appellant, was removed from that court to the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Washington. There appellant answered, appellee replied, jury trial was waived, there was a trial by the court, findings of fact and conclusions of law were stated, and judgment was entered in favor of appellee for…