Stovall v. Empire State Ins. Co.

HAMITER, Justice.

For a cause of action herein plaintiff, Clifton S. Stovall, alleged that his one-story building, known as the North Hangar and situated at the Stoval Airport near Shreveport, was insured by the defendant, Empire State Insurance Company, and two other insurance companies for the total amount of $5000, each of whom became liable for one-third thereof in case of loss or destruction by fire; that he erected it during the year 1943 at a total cost of $6000; that the building was completely destroyed by fire of unknown origin on March 4, 1946; and that defendant has refused to pay…