DeCuir v. Old Republic Life Insurance

FORET, Judge..This is a suit in which plaintiff, Hubert DeCuir, sought to recover disability benefits, plus penalties and attorney fees under an insurance policy issued by the defendant. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of the defendant, dismissing plaintiff’s suit. Plaintiff has appealed from that judgment.

The facts reveal that quite a few years ago, Hubert DeCuir, plaintiff-appellant, hereinafter referred to as DeCuir, purchased a home which was financed through the Federal Land Bank of New Orleans. Old Republic Life Insurance Company, defendant-appellee, hereinafter referred to…