Camp v. National Casualty Co.

Clarence F. Camp is the owner of a horse which was seriously injured when struck by an automobile truck owned by Lucien L. Pravata and operated at the time by an employee of Pravata acting within the scope of his employment.

Alleging that the accident had been caused by negligence of the said employee, Camp brought this suit against Pravata, and, taking advantage of the rights accorded by Act No. 55 of 1930, he also prayed for judgment against the latter's liability insurance carrier, National Casualty Company.

He claimed the following items of damage:

Hire of another horse during the 36-day…