American Ins. Co. v. Gentile Bros. Co.

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

On application The American Insurance Company issued its policy of insurance to Gentile Brothers Company, a corporation. The policy issued in July, 1937, insured against loss by freeze, tornado, and windstorm to citrus fruits on twenty-five groves in the Florida citrus belt.

The insurance contract was clear, explicit, and unambiguous. The amount of insurance under the policy was - $150,000; the subject of the coverage was the citrus fruit on twenty-five named and described groves; the citrus fruit was described as oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines. The policy covered…