State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Jioras

Opinion

FROEHLICH, J.

Robert and Charlene Jioras (appellants) purchased a house built by a partnership composed of four individuals. Appellants later sued the partners, claiming the house was defective. The partners sought coverage under certain policies issued by respondent State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (insurer). Insurer accepted the defense, subject to a reservation of rights, and later sued, seeking a declaration that it had no duty to defend or indemnify. Appellants, as assignees of any rights held by the partners under the policies, appeal from the judgment which declared that…