Reynolds v. London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co.

Action upon a fire insurance policy. A demurrer to the complaint having been overruled, defendant answered; and thereupon, on motion of plaintiff, judgment was rendered for him on the pleadings. Defendant, the insurance company, appealed from the judgment. The defendant W. R. Porter made default, and do’es not appeal.

It appears from the pleadings that the policy in question was issued to said Porter upon certain buildings on his land, including a dwelling-house which was insured for seven hundred and fifty dollars, and also upon certain personal property. Porter procured the policy and paid…