Legal Opinion

Cheetham v. Southern Oak Insurance Co.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided March 27, 2013No. 3D11-3277PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRothenberg, J.

Melania and Charlie Cheetham (collectively, “the Cheethams”) appeal from a final judgment entered in favor of their insurer, Southern Oak Insurance Company (“Southern Oak”), based on the trial court’s finding that the Cheethams’ claimed loss was specifically excluded under their policy. As we conclude the claimed loss does not fall within the exclusion, we reverse the final judgment and remand for further proceedings.

7.FACTS

The Cheethams filed a claim with their insurer, Southern Oak, after their home sustained water damage. After Southern *259Oak denied the claim, the Cheethams filed suit,…

2Cases cited14 opinions

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  2. Swire Pacific Holdings, Inc. v. Zurich Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 2003
  3. Deni Associates of Florida, Inc. v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1998
  4. State Farm Fire & Cas. v. CTC DEVELOPMENTSupreme Court of Florida · 1998
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