Hammond v. Globe Indemnity Co.

BARNETTE, Judge.

Plaintiff Reuben L. Hammond brought this suit for recovery of benefits under a storekeepers burglary and robbery policy issued to him by defendant covering his drugstore in the city of New Orleans. He sought $952.73, the loss alleged to have been sustained as the result of two burglaries and one robbery within a period of 10 days in June, 1962. He also claims, under LSA-R.S. 22:658, a penalty of 12' percent and attorney’s fees for defendant’s refusal to pay the claim. The judgment in the trial court awarded plaintiff only $32.62, and he has brought this appeal.

The defendant…