Park v. Hanover Insurance Company

DENTON, Chief Justice.

Appellants, James Eckle Park and wife, brought this suit against The Hanover Insurance Company to recover for damages to their residence under a standard homeowner’s policy. Defendant’s motion for summary judgment was granted.

There is no dispute as to the material facts. In May, 1967 it was discovered a water line leading into the Park home was split near the point it entered the house beneath the foundation. Excessive rust was found at the point of the break in the line. Attention was brought to the apparent leakage when the water meter indicated an excessive use of…