AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY CO. v. JEWETT LUMBER CO.

No. 55657.

209 N.W.2d 48 (1973)

AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, Appellee, v. JEWETT LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

July 3, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald A. Riley of Hansen, Wheatcraft & McClintock, Des Moines, for appellant.

Thomas A. Finley of Duncan, Jones, Riley & Finley, Des Moines, for appellee.

Heard before MOORE, C. J., and MASON, REES, REYNOLDSON and HARRIS, JJ.


HARRIS, Justice.

The question is whether an insurance policy covered a forklift vehicle. The trial court determined there was coverage and we agree.

State Equipment and Engine Corp. (insured) was insured under a comprehensive liability insurance policy issued by plaintiff. During the life of the policy the insured owned a forklift vehicle which it leased to defendant. While in defendant's possession it was destroyed by fire. Plaintiff paid the insured for...

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