Old Equity Life Insurance v. Crumby

While it 'may not have been necessary in reaching the conclusion set out in the principal opinion, I feel that it is appropriate to add that the proper meaning of the word sickness in the exclusionary clause of the policy in question here requires some manifestation of a diseased condition which would make one aware of his condition, not just that the condition has originated. There are many definitions of the word sickness in cases involving these exclusionary clauses requiring* some confinement of the patient or restriction or limitation of his normal work occupation, avocation or…