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GALLINEAU v. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY

No. 5179.

322 So.2d 408 (1975)

Dewitt W. GALLINEAU et ux., Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, Defendant-Appellee.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

November 20, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Neblett, Fuhrer & Broussard, Daniel E. Broussard, Jr., Alexandria, for plaintiffs-appellants.

Stafford, Pitts & Stafford (John L. Pitts, Alexandria, of counsel), for defendant-appellee.

Before MILLER, WATSON, and CUTRER, JJ.

MILLER, Judge.

Plaintiffs Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt W. Gallineau appeal the dismissal of their claim for the death of their teenage son, Gerald. He was walking home when struck on the highway by a hit and run driver who was never identified. Defendant Travelers Indemnity Company carried uninsured motorist coverage on plaintiffs' automobile. Although there was no eye witness, the trial court denied recovery on finding Gerald contributorily negligent. We reverse.

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