Guyther v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance

GREENE, Judge.

Defendant Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company (Nationwide) appeals from the trial court’s order denying its motions for a directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and a new trial, and from the trial court’s judgment in favor of plaintiffs, Gerard M. Guyther and Roxy M. Guyther (the Guythers), entered after a jury trial.

The Guythers are the owners of a house in Bessemer City which they purchased in 1986. The house is covered by a “homeowners insurance” policy issued by Nationwide. Prior to their purchase of the house, the Guythers were aware of a noticeable…