American Nat. Bank v. Continental Casualty Co.

HICKS, Circuit Judge.

This action was upon an accident policy issued to Harry Sudekum, who died while it was in force. Appellee is not liable if the insured committed suicide; and the issue is whether his death was so effected, or was caused by accidental means. Appellant, American National Bank, guardian for Har-ryette Sudekum, the beneficiary, complains of a directed verdict against it.

The deceased was forty-two years old, five feet nine and three-tenths inches in height, and weighed one hundred and seventy-five pounds. He was happily married and lived with his wife and fifteen year old…