Johnson v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1Opinion of the Court
Steele Hays, Justice.
Appellants Charles Johnson and his mother, Laura Johnson, brought suit under their homeowners policy to recover the stated value of a dwelling totally destroyed by fire on May 8, 1982. Appellee insurer defended on grounds of misrepresentation, fraud and arson. The jury returned a verdict of $55,910.64, notwithstanding an instruction that told them if they found for the plaintiffs, their verdict for the loss of the dwelling should be the insured value of the dwelling — $95,000. Both sides moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and the trial court set the verdict…
Also in this document: Dissent.
2Cases cited19 opinions
- American Economy Insurance v. LiggettIndiana Court of Appeals · 1981
- Hamblin v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1980
- St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance v. MolloyCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1981
- Arkansas Power & Light Co. v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1976
- Terpstra v. Niagara Fire InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1970
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