First Bank & Trust of Groves v. Kraehnke

OPINION

BROOKSHIRE, Justice.

Melvin Kraehnke had been in the trucking business, as an independent trucker, for about 5 years. He had bought a 1980 White autocar tractor costing $56,500.00. He paid $8,000.00 down and the balance was financed at First Bank and Trust of Groves. Initially, Kraehnke had collision and liability insurance through one Guidry, an insurance agent, whose office was in Port Arthur. The White autocar tractor was first used as a dump truck and bobtail truck, hauling 14 yards of material. In May of 1982, the dump box was removed and a fifth wheel attached making the unit into…