Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Woods

PREWITT, Judge.

Plaintiff issued an insurance policy to defendants insuring them against loss to their residence due to various perils includ-. ing fire. Plaintiff’s lawsuit contended that defendants intentionally burned the residence to defraud plaintiff and that it was damaged because following the fire, in accordance with the terms of the policy, plaintiff paid the amount defendants owed to the holder of a note, whose payment was secured by a deed of trust on the house. Defendants counterclaimed for damages due to the fire and for damages and attorney’s fees for vexatious refusal to pay.

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