Central Surety & Ins. v. Jordan

Ed. F. McFaddin, Associate Justice.

Appellee, H. L. Jordan (plaintiff below) owns and operates the “Sportsmen’s Center” in Crossett and sells guns and other articles for use by those who desire to hunt and fish. In 1960 the appellant, Central Surety and Insurance Corporation (defendant below), issued to Jordan a policy which insured him against loss of merchandise by burglary. While the policy was in force, Jordan’s store was burglarized and the stolen items were never recovered. The Insurance Company refused to pay the claim, and Jordan filed this action for $1,370.14, itemizing the stolen…