Selenack v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Defendant wrote two policies of insurance, in stated amounts, on the life of Joseph S. Selenack, plaintiff’s decedent. In each of the contracts defendant assumed double liability in the event of death by accidental means. Insured died from accident. The question here is whether his estate is entitled to recover the additional payments notwithstanding exceptions on the right of recovery imposed by the terms of the policies. The trial judge directed a verdict for defendant. It is contended that the lower court erred in refusing to enter judgment in favor of insured’s estate…