Dixie Furniture Co. v. Central Surety & Insurance

HENLEY, District Judge.

This is an action brought by plaintiff, an Arkansas corporation, upon a policy of liability insurance issued by the defendant, a foreign insurance company, on or about December 22, 1952, and covering the period from that date until De*864cember 22, 1953. The amount in controversy exceeds the jurisdictional minimum. The case has been submitted upon the pleadings, a copy of the policy in suit, an agreed statement of facts, and written briefs.

The plaintiff is engaged in the mercantile business and sells furniture and appliances, including appliances fueled by butane gas. Its…