Louisiana Court of Appeal December 22, 1982, No. 82-398 (Theriot v. Lanier)

GUIDRY, Judge.

This suit involves an affirmative defense of arson to a claim under a fire insurance policy. The policy in question was issued by State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (hereafter State Farm) to Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo Lanier, covering their residence at 905 11th Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The property destroyed by fire was acquired by Mr. and Mrs.