Holloway v. Dwelling-House Insurance

The plaintiff sues upon a policy of fire insurance issued by the defendant, insuring him in the sum of $1,000, of which amount $600 was placed on his dwelling-house, $250 on the household furniture, beds and bedding therein, $50 on his smokehouse, and $100 on provisions therein. The defense interposed is breach of warranties of the policy, and false statements made in the application forming part of the policy, as to the plaintiff’s title, value of the land and house, and other insurance on the premises. Upon the trial of the cause before a jury, such proceedings were had that the plaintiff…