American Fidelity Fire Ins. Co. v. Winfield

This is a suit brought by appellee Ethel Lee Winfield against appellant American Fidelity Fire Insurance Company to collect on a policy of fire insurance covering an automobile which was destroyed by fire.

The insurance company contends that notice and proof of loss were not given according to the terms of the policy. The cause was tried before the court sitting as a jury and there was a judgment for the policyholder in the sum of $700.00. It is further maintained by appellant that the judgment is excessive.

Appellee lives on a farm, owned by C. B. Walker, which is about one and a half miles…