Begley v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

In an action by the beneficiary of three life insurance policies to recover double indemnity thereon, defendant appeals from a judgment in favor of plaintiff, entered upon a jury verdict. Judgment reversed on the law and the facts, with costs, and complaint dismissed. The provisions upon which plaintiff claims in each policy state that payment will be made “ upon receipt ” by defendant “ of due proof that the death of the Insured occurred as a result « » c 0£ bodily injuries effected solely through external, violent and acei*962dental means ” except that it shall not be made “ if the * * * death…