Cohen v. Guardian Life Insurance

This application by the defendant insurance company for summary judgment is made in an action brought by a plaintiff beneficiary to recover under the double indemnity provision of a life insurance policy issued to her deceased husband, such double indemnity being payable in the event of accidental death.

The insured died on January 24, 1952.

Defendant insurance company received its first notification thereof in a letter from plaintiff’s attorney, dated March 14, 1952. Enclosed therewith was a copy of the death certificate. Demand was made therein for payment of the policy proceeds, but no…