Lewis v. Aetna Insurance Company

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.

Plaintiffs contend the damage was covered under the clause insuring against damage caused by the “Bursting of boilers, breakage of shafts or any…