Bernhard v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

The plaintiff sues to recover upon the provisions for double payment for accidental death contained in seven policies of life insurance upon the life of her husband, Otto H. Bernhard. The answer admitted the issuance of the policies, and that they were in force at the time of the death, but denied that any accidental death benefit is due, alleging that death was brought about by Bernhard’s own *403wrongful act. At the close of the evidence, each party-moved for a directed verdict, and the court discharged the jury and entered judgment on each cause of action for a total amount of $2,800.92, and…