Distefano v. Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co.

GUIDRY, Judge.

In this suit plaintiff seeks the recovery of damages, both general and special, for injuries sustained when he fell down a stairway in a building owned by the defendant, Wallace P. Denux. Lumbermen’s Mutual Casualty Company is the liability insurer of Mr. Denux.

At trial on the merits defendants admitted liability and coverage under Lumbermen’s policy, the only issue submitted for *1111decision by the trial court being that of quantum. The district judge, without as-' signing written reasons, rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff in the principal sum of $5917.00, i. e., $3000.00 for…