Elie Nassar and Rhonda Nassar v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Group, Dave Baker, Mary Hamilton, and Marcus Smith
Texas Supreme Court
1Per curiam
In this case, we must determine whether Elie and Rhonda Nassar’s homeowners insurance policy affords coverage for fencing attached to their home under the policy’s “dwelling” provision or under the “other structures” provision. Because the Nas-sars’ interpretation of the policy language is reasonable and the policy is unambiguous, we hold that the Nassars’ fencing is covered under the “dwelling” provision as a matter of law. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and remand the case to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
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