Farmers Union Mutual Insurance v. Blankenship

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

We are here dealing primarily with the interpretation of certain language contained in a fire insurance policy.

Appellee, W. R. Blankenship, d/b/a Ashley County Saw Company, had for several years been engaged in the business of retailing chain saws and allied merchandise in Crossett, when on or about September 11, 1957, numerous articles of his merchandise were damaged allegedly as a result of a fire originating in his place of business. The merchandise was covered by a fire insurance policy insured by appellant, Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company, which policy…