Mulcahy v. Travelers Insurance

The plaintiff, the beneficiary named in a policy of accident insurance issued by the defendant to her son John M. Mulcahy on March 11, 1921, brings suit to recover the full amount of the indemnity ($7,500). set out in the policy at the date of its issue. The defendant contends that if anything is due the plaintiff, the amount is $2,270.50.

At the date on which the policy took effect, John M. Mulcahy’s occupation was that of manager-proprietor of a custom shirt company, performing office, travelling and executive duties. According to the statement of premiums and classification of risks then on…