Business Men's Assurance Co. of America v. Richardson's Administratrix

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

On January 7, 1927, the Business Men’s Assurance Company of America issued to Less B. Richardson a combination health and accident policy by the terms of which it contracted to pay his estate the sum of $3,000 in the event of his accidental death. The insured was accidentally killed on May 22, 1929. The company having denied liability, this action was brought by the administratrix to recover on the policy. The law and facts having been submitted to the court, judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff. The company appeals.

The motion for a new trial…