American Insurance v. Gilbert

Christiancy, Ch. J.

This was an action brought by Gilbert, the defendant in error, against the insurance company, upon a policy of insurance upon a dwelling house, and barn and sbed, and the personal property in each, as well as certain personal property on the farm of plaintiff. The policy was dated September 36,1871, and was for five years from the 19th day of August -1871. The house with the barn aud its adjoining shed were burned on the 11th of November, 1871, with some of the personal property in each, and the action was brought for this loss.

The policy was issued upon a written (and…