Hart v. Citizens' Insurance Co. of Pittsburg
Wisconsin Supreme Court
APPEAL from ibhe Circuit Court for Douglas County. . Action upon a policy of insurance against fire. The 'facts are stated in the opinion. The plaintiff appeals from a judgment in favor of the defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtWiNslow, J.
The action is upon a policy of insurance issued by defendant, November 11, 1890, upon plaintiff’s dwelling-house. There is no dispute as to the facts. The house was burned March 5, 1891. Proofs of loss were served May 1, 1891, being within the time required by the policy. The defendant refused payment May 9, 1891, and plaintiff commenced this action May 3, 1892, nearly fourteen months after the fire.
The policy contained provisions requiring immediate notice of loss, proofs within sixty days after the fire, examination of the assured under oath if desired, and appraisal in case of disagreement…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Thompson v. Phenix InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
- Steen v. . Niagara Fire Insurance CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- Killips v. Putnam Fire InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1871
- Chandler v. St. Paul Fire & Marine InsuranceSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1874
- Ellis v. Council Bluffs InsuranceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1884
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3Cited by21 opinions
- Read & Traversy v. State InsuranceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1897
- Sheard v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1910
- Lundberg v. Interstate Business Men's Accident Ass'nWisconsin Supreme Court · 1916
- Fred Miller Brewing Co. v. Capital InsuranceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1900
- Riteway Builders, Inc. v. First National Insurance Co. of AmericaWisconsin Supreme Court · 1964
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