Legal Opinion
Miller v. Travelers Ins.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided December 14, 1935No. 5516PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EVANS, Circuit Judge.
A similar case between the same parties, but on a different policy with a similar clause against suicide, was before us on a previous appeal. 62 F.(2d) 910. Reference is made to the facts there set forth.
The judgment in the instant case was based upon a directed verdict. The court took the case from the jury because it was convinced that the insured committed suicide. Whether the evidence presented a jury question upon the issue of accidental death is the single question before us.
In disposing of the case, Judge Woodward said:
“In all essential respects, however, the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Luminous Unit Co. v. Freeman-Sweet Co.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1924
- Travelers' Ins. v. MillerCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1932
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1931
3Cited by2 opinions
- Equitable Life Assur. Soc. v. GuiouCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1936
- Lincoln Petroleum Co. v. New York Life Ins.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1940