Campbell v. Richmond Ins.

On plaintiff’s application, defendant issued to him a fire insurance policy on a building located on lot 10, square 16, Prosperity subdivision, Baton Rouge, La. The amount of the policy was $600, for which a premium of $9 was paid.

On the night of February 8,1922, the building was .destroyed by fire. Defendant refused to pay the policy, and plaintiff brought suit for $600, the amount of the policy; for $150 attorney’s fees; for $9, the amount of the premium paid; and for 12 per cent, damages. Defendant filed its answer; the case was tried; and the trial resulted in a judgment in favor of…