Security Life Insurance v. Blitch

Carley, Judge.

Charlton Blitch, Jr. was issued a policy of life insurance by appellant-insurer in the face amount of $25,000 with provision for double indemnity in the event of his accidental death. Upon the death of Mr. Blitch appellant paid the $25,000 face amount of the policy to the named beneficiary, Blitch’s estate, but refused demands for payment under the double indemnity provision. Appellees, executors of Blitch’s estate, instituted suit against appellant to recover those accidental death double indemnity benefits. Appellant answered, alleging that “the insured and deceased was killed…