Foulkrod v. Standard Accident Insurance

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

This action in assumpsit was instituted by Gertrude A. Foulkrod to recover $5,250 for the accidental death of her husband, the insured, upon a policy of insurance issued by the Standard Accident Insurance Company, defendant. The policy contained a clause providing for the payment of that amount for death “effected directly, exclusively and independently of all other causes, through accidental means”. The jury found for plaintiff. After motions for judgment n. o. v. and a new trial had been overruled and judgment entered upon the verdict, this appeal by defendant was…