Legal Opinion
Berne v. Aetna Insurance
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided February 20, 1985No. Civ. No. 83/360PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtO’Brien, Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION
This case, on appeal from Territorial Court, requires us to decide whether a provision in a homeowners policy which limits the recovery for loss by theft of jewelry to $500 is enforceable in the face of a total $20,000 coverage for unscheduled personal property provided in the same policy. We find such a special limitation is enforceable. We will reverse the judgment of Territorial Court awarding $20,000 plus costs and fees to the insureds. The refusal of the Territorial Court to award punitive damages against the insurance company will be affirmed.
I. FACTS
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