American General Fire & Casualty Co. v. Buford

EARL W. SMITH, Justice.

American General Fire & Casualty Company, d/b/a American General Companies [American General], issued its fire and extended coverage insurance policy with builder’s risk Form 21 endorsement to George M. Buford, covering a building located in Maxwell, Caldwell County, Texas. Fire destroyed the building, and Buford unsuccessfully attempted to collect $75,000 under the policy. He then brought suit. Trial was to a jury. From a judgment for $75,000 plus interest and attorney’s fees, based upon an instructed verdict, American General appeals. Its sole point of error is that…