Rist v. Commercial Union Insurance

MARVIN, Judge.

In this suit on a loss under a fire insurance policy, the lower court held that although the fire was the result of arson, the evidence was insufficient to exclude every reasonable hypothesis except that plaintiff, or someone acting for him, was responsible, and rendered judgment for plaintiff. The insurer appeals. We affirm.

The record shows a multitude of suspicious circumstances incriminating plaintiff. Plaintiff was in debt, had unsuccessfully attempted to sell the house, had earlier declared bankruptcy, and had a bad credit rating and a judgment against him for about $1,900.…