Shea North, Inc. v. Ohio Casualty Insurance

OPINION

NELSON, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff/appellant Shea North, Inc. (Shea North) brought suit against defendant/appellee Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (Ohio Casualty), for recovery under a casualty insurance policy covering loss to homes under construction in the Shea North subdivision in Phoenix, Arizona. The trial court granted Ohio Casualty’s motion for summary judgment on the basis that Shea North had failed to file its action within the twelve month limitations period set forth in the policy. Shea North now appeals from that decision. For the reasons stated below, we reverse.

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