Legal Opinion
New v. Union Automobile Ins. Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 18, 1931No. 4016PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.
The plaintiff sues to recover $400 on an insurance policy, and for penalties and attorney’s fees as provided for by Act 59 of 1921 (Ex. Sess.) for failure of the defendant to pay the amount due under the policy within sixty days after the receipt, by the insurer, of proofs of loss from the insured. The policy covers the risk of damage and destruction by fire on plaintiff’s automobile. The automobile was completely destroyed by fire on April 8, 1930. The plaintiff immediately notified the defendant of the loss, and on April 12th furnished, the defendant with formal proofs of loss. The…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Hamilton v. Liverpool, London & Globe InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
- Hamilton v. Home InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
- Hart v. Springfield Fire & Marine Ins.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1914
- Martin v. Home Ins.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1931
- Mayer v. Security Union Ins.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1928
3Cited by3 opinions
- Hammett v. Fire Ass'n of PhiladelphiaSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1935
- New v. Union Automobile Ins.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1932
- Hammett v. Fire Ass'n of PhiladelphiaLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1934