Wilson v. Inter-Ocean Casualty Co.

Section 8 of the general provisions of the policy in controversy reads as follows: “The insurance under this policy does not cover any loss, fatal or otherwise, sustained: while intoxicated or under the influence of or affected by, or resulting directly or indirectly from intoxicants or narcotics; while violating the law; if such violation is the direct cause of the accident; any loss contributed to or caused by any mental or bodily infirmity.”

There was only one issue submitted to the jury in the court below: “Was the deceased, E. C. Wilson, intoxicated or under the influence of or affected…