Loncar v. National Union Fire Insurance

This action was brought to recover damages under a fire insurance policy. The policy was issued by the defendant and covered a dwelling-house, furniture, and a small barn belonging to plaintiff, all of which were destroyed by fire. The policy was issued for $3,000, which is the amount demanded in the complaint. The answer denied liability in any amount in excess of $500, which was alleged by the answer to be the cash value of the property. It also set up three affirmative defenses. The reply denies all of the affirmative allegations of the answer.

The trial was had before Hon. W. H. Meigs,…