State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Simmons

OPINION

WALKER, Chief Justice.

This appeal comes to us following a lengthy jury trial and judgment entered upon a unanimous jury verdict in appellees’ favor. It originates from the 221st Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, the Honorable Lee Alworth, Judge Presiding. Appellees, James L. Simmons and wife, Cynthia Simmons, were Plaintiffs be low, and appellant, State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. was defendant below.

The original lawsuit was brought by ap-pellees against appellant seeking to enforce their homeowners policy following a fire loss. Appellees sought not only contractual…