Travelers Ins. v. Buckeye Union Casualty Co.

At the outset, it is clear that the provisions of the insurance policy issued to Gulf by Travelers could neither enlarge nor restrict the coverage of the policy issued by Buckeye to McCracken. We are only concerned, therefore, with the contract between Buckeye and McCracken, and in construing the latter contract it is fundamental, of course, that the intent of the parties thereto, when ascertained, will be controlling. In other words, did Buckeye and McCracken intend to protect Gulf when their contract was executed?

Provisions of insurance policies similar to those now under consideration have…