Evana Plantation, Inc. v. Yorkshire Ins.

This case involves the question of whether damage caused to the roof of a building by sleet is covered by an extended coverage rider to a fire and lightning insurance policy which cover “direct loss by * * * hail”. The trial court gave a peremptory instruction for the insurer.

The policy was issued by appellee, defendant below, Yorkshire Insurance Company, Ltd., on December 16, 1950 and admittedly was in force and effect at the time the loss was suffered. Appellant and plaintiff below, Evana Plantation, Inc., the insured, is a corporation owned by William Klaus, engaged in the general farming…