For the reasons set forth in the companion case of Rose Mason Crowell, et al. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company, et al., 490 So.2d 288 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 1986), the judgment of the trial court dismissing the action is vacated and the action reinstated. Taxation of costs of this proceeding is suspended pending adjudication of the merits.

REVERSED IN PART, AFFIRMED IN PART, AND REMANDED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.