Cavaleri v. North American Accident Insurance

On April 8, 1933, the North American Accident Insurance Company, herein mentioned as defendant, issued its accident policy to Joe Cavaleri whose wife, Nettie, plaintiff below, was named beneficiary. The policy provided payment of a principal sum in case the insured should die “through external, violent and accidental means.” While the policy was in full force and effect and on March 18, 1935, the insured committed suicide by shooting himself, dying instantly. On May 27, 1935, plaintiff brought suit to recover on the policy and obtained judgment. The complaint contained the following: “ * * *…