"The words used in policies of insurance, as in all other contracts, bear their usual and common significance (Code § 20-704 (2)), and policies of insurance are, as all other contracts, to be construed in their ordinary meaning. `In construing contracts, "The cardinal rule of construction is to ascertain the intention of the parties. If that intention be clear, and it contravenes...
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