Prudential Ins. Co. of America v. Keeling's Adm'x

Opinion oe the Court by

Creal, Commissioner—

Beversing.

In 1922, the Prudential Insurance Company of America, hereinafter called the company, issued to Bird Keeling, a policy insuring his life in the sum of $330. The policy also provided for double indemnity in the event of the death of the insured as a result of bodily injuries sustained solely through external, violent, and accidental means.

On December 30, 1933, the insured was shot by Freeman Clapp and died on the following day as a result of the gunshot wounds. On January 1, 1934, Nellie Keeling, the widow of insured, made proof which…