Fontenot v. Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co.

YELVERTON, Judge.

The plaintiff, Herman L. Fontenot, sued his insurer, Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Company, under a homeowner’s policy for storm damage to his pumphouse, an oxidation pond, a fence, and his barn located near his home. The insurer’s defense, asserted by way of a motion for partial summary judgment, was that there was no coverage under the policy.

The parties stipulated that the total amount of damage to Fontenot’s property was $5,000. It was agreed that the case be submitted to the district judge on the merits to be decided on the basis of the stipulation, a deposition of…