Milwaukee Mechanics' Ins. v. Ciaccio

EVANS, Circuit Judge.

Appellees brought this suit to recover upon a fire insurance policy issued by appellant. At the same time and in the same suit they sought other money decrees against other insurance companies with outstanding policies covering the property destroyed. From that part of the decree which awarded appellees $10,000 against it, appellant appeals. As grounds for reversal, it assails the jurisdiction of a court of equity to entertain the suit, contending that its constitutional right to a jury trial, etc., has been violated. It further argues that the amount of the award is…