Louisiana Court of Appeal June 25, 1980, No. 7677 (Denham v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.)

CUTRER, Judge.

This is a tort suit brought by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon T. Denham to recover damages as a result of fire in their home. Named as defendants were Sears, Roebuck & Company (Sears) and Continental Insurance Company (Continental), the comprehensive general liability insurer for the City of West-lake, Louisiana. Trial of the case began before a jury.