North River Ins. Co. v. H. H. Bain Roofing Co.

The one and one-half story frame residence of William H. Phillips, Jr., in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, while being re-roofed by defendant, H. H. Bain Roofing Company, Inc., was damaged from fire to the extent of $1,953.25. This amount was paid to Phillips by plaintiff, his insurer, to whom he executed a subrogation of his rights of action against any person, firm or corporation through whose negligence the fire loss occurred. Under this subrogation plaintiff instituted the present suit against defendant, the H. H. Bain Roofing Company, Inc., to recover the amount paid by it to Phillips.