Continental Ins. Co. v. Griffin

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

Paul Griffin, a house mover, who owned house moving equipment consisting of a truck, skids and dollies, obtained an insurance policy from Continental Insurance Company insuring him against damage to houses while on his truck and in transit. The printed part of the policy provided for insurance against damage to goods and merchandise, consisting principally of “houses,” while on Griffin’s described motor truck and in transit. The word “houses” was typewritten into the printed form. Later printed portions of the policy recited:

“This Insurance Covers

“Within the foregoing…