Schichman v. Commercial Travelers Mutual Accident Ass'n

This action was brought by plaintiff to recover $5,000 alleged to be due to him under a certificate of membership issued by the defendant corporation, whereunder he was insured, among other things, against the loss of a leg caused solely and exclusively by external, violent and accidental means, provided that such loss occurred within 90 days after the accident which caused it. It is conceded by plaintiff that the amputation took place 108 days after the accident.

The jury has resolved in favor of the plaintiff the issue as to whether the loss of the leg was the direct proximate result…