Edwards v. Business Men's Assurance Co. of America

Action on a policy of accident insurance issued by defendant on the life of plaintiff's husband, Thomas H. Edwards, hereinafter referred to as the insured. Plaintiff, as beneficiary, asked judgment for $7500, plus interest, 10% of said total sum as damages and $2500 as attorneys' fees. The jury returned a verdict for defendant upon which judgment was entered. Plaintiff has appealed.

The issuance of the policy sued on and its terms were admitted. Plaintiff charged that "the insured died on or about the 10th day of July, 1940, as a result of bodily injuries caused through accidental means by…