Usher v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co.

Plaintiff commenced this action against his insurer, defendant St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company, to collect on a claim under his insurance contract with defendant. Upon motion of defendant, after a hearing held on February 17, 1982, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant under GCR 1963, 117.2(3). Plaintiff appeals as of right.

Plaintiff owns and operates Via Veneto Importers, a wholesale jewelry outlet. Beginning on July 21, 1980, plaintiff’s business was insured against property damage with defendant under a "Jeweler’s Block Policy”. The application for the…