Sunderman v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

TAYLOR, Justice,

Retired.

After a fire destroyed much of their home, appellants brought a lawsuit against their insurer, based in large part on the insurer’s refusal to provide the funds to build a totally new home. After a trial to a jury, the insurer was absolved of all liability for its handling of appellants’ claim. On appeal, appellants allege that numerous errors by the district court resulted in a trial atmosphere that precluded the jury’s fair consideration of their case. Finding no merit in the allegations, we affirm.

I.ISSUES

Appellants, Mark A. and Judy K. Sunderman (the Sundermans),…