Rockford Insurance v. Nelson

This was an action of assumpsit, on a policy of insurance issued by appellant- to appellee. It covered a house described as a dwelling and boarding house, household furniture, beds and bedding, wearing apparel and provisions, all in the house; also a barn on the same lot, but the latter is not in controversy, as it was not burned. The declaration avers the property was destroyed by fire in such a manner as to render the company liable to pay for the loss.

Appellant filed the general issue, and fourteen special pleas, to which there were replications, followed by rejoinders.

In making up the…