Mayer v. Security Union Ins.

Raymond A. Mayer insured his automobile with Security Union Insurance. Company for. $740.00 against loss by fire. The automobile was destroyed by fire, and plaintiff sued to recover the amount of the policy and 25% thereon as a penalty and $150.00 in addition as attorney’s fees.

Defendant admits its liability for the cash value of the automobile, but contends that its value has not been ascertained in conformity with policy provisions.

There was judgment in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for, and defendant has appealed.

The plaintiff moved in the lower court to strike out and disallow that…