SMITH v. STATE FARM FIRE & CAS. CO.

No. 7476.

381 So.2d 913 (1980)

Benton SMITH, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

March 5, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ryder & Deshotels by Errol D. Deshotels, Oberlin, for plaintiff-appellee.

Gist, Methvin, Hughes & Munsterman, DeWitt T. Methvin, Jr., Alexandria, for defendant-appellant.

Before CUTRER, STOKER and LABORDE, JJ.


CUTRER, Judge.

This is a suit for benefits under a homeowner's insurance policy. Plaintiff, Benton Smith, alleges that his swimming pool was damaged when his cow fell into the pool. Defendant, State Farm Fire & Casualty Company (State Farm), denies coverage under the policy provision which excluded coverage of damages inflicted by "domestic animals."

From a judgment in favor of the plaintiff awarding $2,159.89, defendant appeals.

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