Republic Insurance Co. v. Hope

HALL, Justice.

Juanita Coe Hope and L. W. Scott brought this suit against Republic Insurance Company on a policy of insurance issued to plaintiffs by defendant to recover for losses allegedly suffered by plaintiffs when vandals twice burglarized a house plaintiffs were constructing in the City of Waxahachie and stole tools, equipment, and materials located in the house, and also damaged the structure. Defendant answered with only a general denial. After a trial without a jury, judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiffs for $2,961.59. Defendant appeals asserting among other contentions (1)…