Texas Supreme Court

Providence Washington Insurance Company v. O. C. Proffitt

April 25, 1951150 Tex. 207

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Civil Appeals, holding that floodwaters constitute a "collision" under Coverage B-1 and that the policy's Coverage A limitation does not restrict liability under Coverage B-1, making the insurer liable for the loss. Justice Wilson dissented, arguing that the Coverage A limitation should also apply to Coverage B-1.