DUCKWORTH v. UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

No. 33520.

452 S.W.2d 280 (1970)

John DUCKWORTH and Rosemary Duckworth, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant.

St. Louis Court of Appeals, Missouri.

February 24, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Adolph K. Schwartz, St. Louis, for appellant.

Benson Cytron, House Springs, for respondents.


WEIER, Commissioner.

On August 31, 1966, fire completely consumed the frame clubhouse of Mr. and Mrs. John Duckworth, together with the contents of the building. They had previously purchased fire insurance from defendant, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, on May 25, 1966. The policy provided $5,000.00 coverage on the building and $2,000.00 on the contents. The defendant insurance company paid the $5,000.00 on the building, but contended that the personal...

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