Germania Mutual Aid Association v. Schaefer

COLLINGS, Justice.

This suit was brought by Henry A. Schaefer against Germania Mutual Aid Association. It was alleged by plaintiff that he was the owner of a certain dwelling house and lot situated in Cisco, Texas, and that the defendant association issued its policy in the amount of $1,000 insuring plaintiff against loss or damage to said house by fire; that on June 14, 1953, while said policy was in effect, a fire occurred in which said dwelling house was destroyed. Plaintiff sought judgment for the amount of the policy.

The defendant insurance association, among other defenses, alleged and…