Legal Opinion
Hayes v. Netherlands Ins.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided February 13, 1929No. 394PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMouton, J.
Plaintiff, John F. Hayes, took out a fire insurance policy with defendant company through its local agent, Sachse Company, of Baton Rouge, to cover his dwelling and household furniture for a period of three years from April 1, 1926.
He alleges that the property so covered by the policy was destroyed by fire on or about October 23, 1927. His suit is to have the policy reformed and to recover from defendant company the sum of $1,400, face value of the policy, with 12 per cent as damages thereon, and $300 attorney’s fees.
His demand was rejected. He appeals.
The vital issue presented here is…
2Cited by4 opinions
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