Fields v. Western Millers Mutual Fire Insurance

This is an action to recover on two fire insurance policies, which was tried before the Honorable Andrew J. McNaught and a jury on May 26 and 27, 1943. At the close of the evidence counsel for the defendant moved for a nonsuit and a dismissal of the complaint and for a directed verdict of no cause of action. Plaintiff also moved for a directed verdict in his favor, whereupon the court excused the jury and reserved decision upon the motions. Subsequently, the trial justice died without having made any decision on the issues involved. By stipulation the matter has been referred to me for my…