Rommel v. New Brunswick Fire Insurance Co.

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Plaintiff prevailed in her action to recover for a fire loss to her farm dwelling and its contents. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding or a new trial was denied, and it appeals.

Defendant is a foreign corporation duly authorized to do business in this state. Its activities include insurance against losses by fire or windstorm to rural as well as urban property. Its general agent for the state is E. M. Neely Company of St. Paul. E. H. Schacht, under the title of “E. H. Schacht Agency,” was duly licensed as its agent at Eed Wing and Eochester and, under that…