Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company (hereinafter Nationwide) appeals a partial summary judgment order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County requiring Nationwide to provide a defense to Ora "Bud" Patton in a suit brought against him by Charles E. and Annette Smith for assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation. On appeal, Nationwide argues that under Mr. Patton's homeowner...
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