Jewella Garage, Paint & Top Co. v. Gilmer

BOLIN, Judge.

This case is before us on an alternative writ of mandamus from this Court to the City Court of Shreveport, Louisiana, ordering such court to show cause why its order, transferring and consolidating the case with a similar action in the District Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, should not be annulled and set aside.

Thomas Gilmer’s house trailer, insured by Calvert Fire Insurance Company, was damaged by vandalism. He made demand on his insurer for payment of these damages and the company, exercising one of the options under the policy, elected to have the trailer repaired. These…