Golden v. Lerch Bros. Inc.

I regret that I am unable to agree with the conclusions reached by the majority. The problem presented, as I view the case, has to do with the construction of ambiguous provisions in certain liability insurance policies. That the provisions here involved are ambiguous is evidenced by the fact that the courts which have passed upon the question disagree as to the construction to be given the policies. As stated by Mr. Justice Stone in the majority opinion, "The cases are in hopeless conflict." If courts cannot agree as to how these policies should be construed, laymen must be at a loss to know…