Legal Opinion
Engolia v. Houston Fire & Casualty Ins.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 8, 1953No. 19835PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McBRIDE, Judge.
Plaintiff has appealed from the judgment dismissing his suit on a policy of insurance for $2,100, intended to indemnify him, among other things; 'for loss by fire of a 1947 Buick automobile. While the policy was in force, the automobile was completely destroyed on November 11 or 12, 1949, and the insurance company paid to plaintiff the sum of $1,475, reserving the latter’s right to bring suit for any additional loss suffered.
Plaintiff seeks to recover $625 (plus penalties), which he alleges is still due him on the policy. The petition sets forth alternative causes of action.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Morris McGraw Wooden Ware Co. v. German Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburg, Pa.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1910
- Tedesco v. Columbia Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1933
- Lake Arthur Dredging Co. v. Mechanics' Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1927
- Conley v. Dilbeck Dominey Ins. AgencyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1949
3Cited by3 opinions
- Laville v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1965
- Ward Baking Co. v. City of New OrleansLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1957
- Paige v. MesiscoLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1962