I represented a Memphis homeowner a couple of years ago whose residential rental property was destroyed by fire. The policy provided coverage for fire loss, but contained an exclusion for "vandalism and malicious mischief . . . if the dwelling has been vacant for more than 30 days immediately before the loss." In our case, it was undisputed that the
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Rules of Interpretation for Insurance Policies
By Brandon McWherter on
Posted in Coverage Issues
Insurance litigation requires a lot of briefing so we keep a stash of helpful citations that are often used in our court filings. An example is the rules that courts must follow when interpreting insurance policies. These rules of construction can be quite helpful in the right case. Below are several that insurance practitioners should…