Argonaut Southwest Insurance Company v. Maupin

DENTON, Justice.

This suit by Louise K. Maupin, et al, d/b/a Maupin Construction Company, arose out of a suit filed against them by Theo P. Meyer, Eugene L. Meyer and Theo P. Meyer, Jr., to recover damages to the Meyers’ property. Argonaut Southwest Insurance Company, Maupin’s insurer and petitioner here, refused to defend the Meyers’ suit after timely notice. Maupin then brought this suit against Argonaut for the amount of the Meyers’ judgment against Maupin and attorney’s fees. The trial court, without a jury, granted judgment against Argonaut, the insurer, upon an agreed statement of facts.…