Hill v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance

Beasley, Presiding Judge.

The Hills took out a homeowners insurance policy with Nationwide in 1988. In June 1992, the Hills moved from the covered home, which suffered damage in an August 1992 fire. Nationwide refused to pay the Hills’ claim and the Hills sued. Nationwide moved for summary judgment, relying upon the insurance agreement’s language identifying the covered premises. The Hills moved for partial summary judgment as to liability, relying upon the same language. Summary judgment was awarded to Nationwide and the Hills appeal.

The Hills contend that the trial court erred as a matter of…