Watson v. American Equitable Assur. Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Stuices.

It is alleged in the complaint in this action for damages that the first-named respondent, hereinafter for convenience referred to as the company, is a foreign fire insurance corporation licensed to do business in this State and having an office and agent for that purpose in Sumter County; that the second-named respondent, hereinafter for convenience referred to as the underwriters, is an association of fire insurance companies, also engaged in business in this State through an agent or agents, conducting investigations for its…