International Travelers' Ass'n v. Bettis

On September 4, 1925, Z. M. Bettis died of septicaemia, or blood poisoning, resulting from an infection in a wound on the top or back of the index finger on his left hand. At that time he held a health and accident insurance policy in appellant company, insuring him, amongst other things, in the sum of $5,000 against death resulting from “bodily injuries, effected directly, independently and exclusively of all other causes through accidental means.” Said policy further provided that:

“Blood poisoning or septicaemia resulting directly from bodily injuries shall be deemed to be included in the…