Legal Opinion

Nugent v. J & A Auto Supply, Inc.

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided November 2, 2011No. 11-693PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

THIBODEAUX, Chief Judge.

| Robert G. Nugent and Marion Elaine Chandler Nugent (Lessors), claim that the trial court erred by granting a summary judgment in favor of Safeco Insurance Company (Safeco). Lessors’ building was damaged in a fire while under lease to J & A Auto Supply, Inc. (J & A). The trial court found that there was no coverage under Safeco’s policy for losses the Lessors claimed. We reverse because there is a question of material fact as to the cause of the fire.

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ISSUE

We shall consider whether there is a genuine issue of material fact regarding the cause of the fire where: (1)…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Suire v. Lafayette City-Parish GovernmentSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2005
  2. Guilbeaux v. Times of Acadiana, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1997

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