National Benevolent Society v. Harris

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts). Appellant insists that the court erred in not giving- its peremptory instruction directing the jury to find for the appellee in the minimum sum of $100, less the small credit to which appellant was entitled, and this contention must be sustained.

“Policies of insurance should be interpreted by the rules governing other written contracts where the meaning of the language used is clear and explicit; but, where there is doubt as to the meaning of the language used, they should 'be construed strictly against the insurer, and favorably to the insured.” Home Mut.…