Concord General Mutual Insurance v. Patrons-Oxford Mutual Insurance

NICHOLS, Justice.

On this appeal we are called upon to interpret the meaning of the “other insurance” clause in the standard fire insurance policy, 24-A M.R.S.A. § 3002. 1

The Plaintiff, Concord General Mutual Insurance Company instituted this suit in Superior Court, Androscoggin County, seeking contribution from the Defendant, Patrons-Oxford Mutual Insurance Company, on a $22,500 fire loss claim which, after a November, 1977, fire destroyed a residence in Lincoln, Maine, Concord General had paid in full. When both parties moved for summary judgment, pursuant to Rule 56, M.R.Civ.P., the…