Koger v. Mutual of Omaha Ins. Co.
West Virginia Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
Browning, Judge:
Charles J. Koger, the insured under a policy of health and accident insurance issued by Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, hereinafter referred to as defendant, died December 5, 1965, as a result of a gunshot wound in the head. The policy contained an accidental death and dismemberment benefit rider which provided, in part: “EXCEPTIONS: Benefits are not payable for loss: . . . (b) resulting from suicide while sane or insane . . . BENEFITS: The company will pay benefits for the following losses which result from injuries incurred by the insured within ninety days after the date…
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