Crowther v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

TATE, Judge.

The facts and legal issues as to liability are discussed in the companion case, Guidry v. Crowther, La.App., 96 So.2d 71, rendered this date. For the reasons stated therein, the District Court correctly held defendant-appellant liable.

Appellant alternatively urges that excessive special damages of $12,739.39 were awarded to plaintiff. Plaintiff appealed from the judgment asking that the award be increased to include certain minor omissions.

There is no substantial dispute as to the sum of $5,600 awarded plaintiff Crowther, as head of the community, for the community’s loss of Mrs.…