American Automobile Insurance Company v. Parker

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from an order overruling a plea of privilege.

Plaintiff Parker sued defendant Insurance Company in Trinity County, alleging he owned a house in Trinity County 2½ miles north of Groveton, upon which he took out a fire insurance policy with defendant company; that while the policy was in full force and effect the house was totally destroyed by fire; that defendant refused to pay plaintiff under the policy; and prayed for the amount of the policy plus penalty and attorney’s fees. Plaintiff attached a copy of the insurance policy to his petition…