Taylor v. New York Life Insurance Co.

Defendant appealed from an order denying its motion for a new trial. Plaintiff’s daughter held a $1,000 life insurance policy issued by defendant in which plaintiff was the beneficiary. The insured died. To the extent of $1,000 the policy has been paid. The policy provided for “Double Indemnity” or an additional $1,000 if “the death of the insured resulted directly and independently of all other causes from bodily injury effected solely through external, violent and accidental means,” etc; but under the terms of the policy “Double Indemnity” was not payable if death result “from the taking of…