Shaw v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Insurance

Littlejohn, Justice:

The plaintiffs, Jack E. Shaw and Marion C. Cannon, were partners who owned several motels, including the Hawaiian Holiday Motel at Myrtle Beach. The defendant, Aetna Casualty & Surety Insurance Company, issued its fire insurance policy dated as of November 21, 1974, covering the Hawaiian Holiday Motel. The motel burned on November 19, 1974. This action for declaratory judgment relief was brought by the partners in equity, asking the court to reform the policy to make it effective as of November 18, 1974, in keeping with the intent of the parties; they also asked judgment…