Norlund v. Reliance Life Insurance

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Walling,

On October 18, 1922, Charles A. Norlund was killed at a railroad crossing near his home in Lycoming County, and this suit by his widow was on a five thousand dollar accident insurance policy held by him in the defendant company, wherein she was the beneficiary. Plaintiff recovered a verdict and judgment for the full amount and defendant has appealed.

In the policy Norlund’s occupation was stated as “Manufacturer of hardware specialties, secretary and salesmanager , office duties and traveling only.” The policy provides, inter alia, as follows: “This policy…