LEWIS v. AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY


505 P.2d 914 (1973)

Charles S. LEWIS and John C. Lewis, Appellants and Cross-Respondents, v. AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, a Corporation, Respondent and Cross-Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided January 25, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert E. Nelson, Portland, argued the cause for appellants and cross-respondents. With him on the briefs were McCarty & Swindells, Portland.

Edwin J. Peterson, Portland, argued the cause for respondent and cross-appellant. With him on the brief were Tooze, Kerr & Peterson and Farrand M. Livingston, Portland.


DENECKE, Justice.

Plaintiffs are the owners of a 46-foot Chris-Craft, the Manatee. The defendant carried hull insurance on the Manatee which was evidenced by a "yacht policy." The boat was found sunk in its boathouse on the Columbia River. It was raised and repairs were commenced. Plaintiffs brought this action for the cost of repairs. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs, but the trial court set it aside and entered judgment for defendant. Plaintiffs appeal...

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