Shaffer v. Federated Mutual Insurance Co

FLANIGAN, Judge.

Plaintiffs Steven L. Shaffer and Larry E. Schell, partners, d/b/a Shaffer Motors, brought this action against defendant Federated Mutual Insurance Company, seeking recovery under the “False Pretense Coverage” section of a “Commercial Package Policy” issued to them by defendant. The case was submitted to a jury, which found the issues in favor of plaintiffs and awarded them the sum of $61,000. Both sides appeal. The appeals have been consolidated in this court. Defendant’s appeal will be considered first.

No. 19683 — Defendant’s Appeal

Defendant’s first point is that the trial…