Newman v. Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Plaintiffs are commercial photographers. For a number of years they have occupied the entire eighth floor of a building on Penn Avenue, in Pittsburgh. They become liable to the tenant of the floor below for water damage to Ms property and settled the claim by payment of $900. This action was brought by them to recoup their loss, upon a policy of indemnity insurance issued by defendant company. At the close of defendant’s case it was conceded by both parties that the controlling issue involved a construction of the insurance contract and raised a question wholly of law.…