Davis v. Canadian Fire Insurance Co.

FRUGÉ, Judge.

Plaintiff instituted this suit against the defendant insurer for the partial loss of a dwelling caused by a fire of incendiary origin. Additionally, plaintiff claimed penalties of 25% and attorney fees of $2,000 plus $40.00 per month for loss of rentals from the date of the fire until payment of the loss. From a judgment awarding plaintiff $2,152.69 for the partial destruction of the dwelling, $20.00 for loss of rentals, $543.17 as penalties thereon and attorneys fees in the amount of $500.00, defendant has appealed. Plaintiff has likewise appealed, seeking an increase 'in the…