Naquin v. Marquette Casualty Company

SANDERS, Justice.

This is a tort action. The plaintiff, Errol Naquin, seeks damages against the Town of Breaux Bridge and its liability insurer in the sum of $7,753.00 for the loss of the contents of his apartment, which was destroyed by an explosion and fire. The unfortunate incident occurred on November 11, 1958, at about 4:50 p. m.

The apartment, occupied by Naquin and his wife, was in the rear portion of the Carmen Theater Building, located at the intersection of South Main and Van Burén Streets in the Town of Breaux Bridge. Of brick construction, the apartment area consisted of two floors,…