Opinion ID: 1384738
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Heading: standard of review

Text: In the instant matter, Appellant seeks reversal of the Circuit Court of Marion County's July 20, 2004, Opinion Order granting partial summary judgment in favor of ASIC and AFIC regarding various insurance coverage issues. A circuit court's entry of summary judgment is reviewed de novo.  Syl. Pt. 1, Painter v. Peavy, 192 W.Va. 189, 451 S.E.2d 755 (1994). Likewise, the [d]etermination of the proper coverage of an insurance contract when the facts are not in dispute is a question of law. Syl. Pt. 1, Tennant v. Smallwood, 211 W.Va. 703, 568 S.E.2d 10 (2002). See also Payne v. Weston, 195 W.Va. 502, 506-07, 466 S.E.2d 161, 165-66 (1995)(The interpretation of an insurance contract . . . is a legal determination which. . . is reviewed de novo on appeal. (citation omitted)). Recognizing our plenary review, we turn now to the issues presented in the instant appeal.