Epstein v. Northwestern National Insurance

This is an action of contract to recover upon a fire insurance policy. The case comes before us on a report after a directed verdict for the defendant.

The facts, which the jury warrantably could have found *573supported the case of the plaintiff, are in substance as follows: The plaintiff, a woolen merchant, had occupied the premises wherein the fire occurred for three years prior to the date of the fire. The premises consisted of a stockroom and office. “The stockroom was in the basement and the office upstairs on the street floor.” Access to the basement was by an uncovered stairway in the left…