Petrie v. Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Texas

REGAN, Judge.

Plaintiff, Ferdinand G. Petrie, conducting his business under the trade name of A-l Radio and Television Sales Service, instituted suit against the defendant, his insurer, Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Texas, endeavoring to recover $1,155.05, representing the value of electronic equipment stolen from plaintiff’s unlocked truck when it was parked in the street, plus $100 attorney’s fees.

Defendant answered and denied liability, asserting that the policy of insurance stipulates that visible evidence of forced entry must be shown to warrant its payment of a burglary claim,…