Coelsch v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co.
Court of Appeals of Oregon
1Opinion of the CourtTookey, J.
*901*209Plaintiffs sought coverage under their policy of insurance with defendant, State Farm, for damage to plaintiffs' combine that occurred when the combine rolled down a hill at a high rate of speed with its engine off, causing components to fail because they were not being lubricated with oil. State Farm denied the claim, asserting that the loss was subject to the policy's exclusion for "mechanical breakdown." Plaintiffs then brought this action for breach of contract. On the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial court granted State Farm's motion, denied plaintiffs' motion,…
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