Legal Opinion

Willits v. Camden Fire Ins. Ass'n.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided November 9, 1936No. Appeal, 303PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

The defendant company on January 10, 1934 issued its policy of insurance to the plaintiff insuring the dwelling on his farm against loss or damage by fire for one year in the amount of $1,000. The dwelling was totally destroyed by fire on June 28, 1934, the loss being in excess of $1,000.

The insurance company having refused to pay, plaintiff brought this action on the policy.

The defense relied on by the insurance company was that it was not liable because of the following provision in the policy: “Unless otherwise provided by agreement in writing added hereto, this…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Arlotte v. National Liberty InsuranceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1933
  2. Dunmore v. PaddenSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1918
  3. Overholt Et Ux. v. Reliance Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
  4. Gough v. HalperinSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1931
  5. Knights of Joseph B. & L. Ass'n v. Mechanics' Fire Ins.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1917

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. AIG Centennial Insurance Company v. J. Brian O'NeillCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2015
  2. Guarantee Trust & Safe Deposit Co. v. Home Mutual Fire InsuranceSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1955
  3. St. Louis Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. WitneyDistrict Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · 1951
  4. Miners Savings Bank v. Merchants Fire InsuranceSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1938
  5. Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co. v. Central Mortgage & Investment Co.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1985

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