Ferguson v. Phoenix Assurance Co. , 189 Kan. 459 ( 1962 )


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  • Price, J.,

    dissenting: Concededly, this policy of insurance contains a restrictive “safe burglary” clause — just as many other types of policies contain restrictions. In this day and age a person gets just about what he pays for — whether it be insurance protection or anything else — -and that is what happened here. The clause in question is plain, clear and unambiguous, and, such being the case, should be enforced according to its terms in harmony with the universal rule pertaining to insurance contracts. In my opinion this court has no business making another contract for the parties — its function is to enforce the contract as made. (Knouse v. Equitable Life Ins. Co., 163 Kan. 213, 216, 181 P. 2d 310; Blair v. Automobile Owners Safety Ins. Co., 178 Kan. 615, 290 P. 2d 1028.)

    I would reverse the judgment.

Document Info

Docket Number: 42,568

Citation Numbers: 370 P.2d 379, 189 Kan. 459, 99 A.L.R. 2d 118, 1962 Kan. LEXIS 306

Judges: Schroeder, Price

Filed Date: 4/7/1962

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 10/19/2024