Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'n v. Ryder

In this case is in issue the coverage of a health and accident insurance policy.

*448On May 21, 1934, the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association issued to Jessie Ryder its policy of insurance, naming therein as beneficiary his wife, Nannie L. Ryder. On September 29, 1934, he was assaulted by one Barnes. In defending himself the index finger of his right hand was lacerated. This wound was promptly bathed in an antiseptic solution, but did not respond to domestic treatment, and on October 10th a physician, Dr. Rawls, was called in. He found considerable pus and a great deal of inflammation…