Andrus v. Business Men's Accident Ass'n of America
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Hon. E. E. Porter-field, Judge. (1) An allegation that the insured committed suicide does not state a cause of action under a policy insuring against death resulting from accidental means. Defendant’s objection to the introduction of any evidence, for the reason that the petition did n.ot state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action, should, therefore, have been sustained. Brunswick v. Ins.
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Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Hon. E. E. Porter-field, Judge. (1) An allegation that the insured committed suicide does not state a cause of action under a policy insuring against death resulting from accidental means. Defendant’s objection to the introduction of any evidence, for the reason that the petition did n.ot state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action, should, therefore, have been sustained. Brunswick v. Ins. Co., 213 S. W. 45; Logan v. Fid. & Cas. Co., 146 Mo. 114;-Laessig v. Assn., 169 Mo. 272; Travelers Ins. Co. v. McConkey, 127 U. S. 661; Whitlatch v. Casualty…
1Opinion of the Court
The plaintiff sued as the widow of Vincent R. Andrus, deceased, upon a policy of life insurance issued to him by the defendant. The contract is what is termed an accident policy and insured against "loss resulting from bodily injuries, effected directly, independently and exclusively of all other causes contributing or proximate, through external, violent and accidental means (excluding suicide, sane or insane)."
It is alleged in the petition that the insured met his death "from bodily injuries, effected directly, independently and exclusively of all other causes contributing or proximate,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Lovelace v. Travelers' Protective Ass'nSupreme Court of Missouri · 1894
- Northwestern National Life Insurance v. RiggsSupreme Court of the United States · 1906
- Brunswick v. Standard Accident InsuranceSupreme Court of Missouri · 1919
- McDonald v. Bankers Life Ass'nSupreme Court of Missouri · 1900
- Walser v. WearSupreme Court of Missouri · 1897
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3Cited by26 opinions
- Caldwell v. Travelers Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1924
- Edwards v. Business Men's Assurance Co. of AmericaSupreme Court of Missouri · 1942
- In Re Marriage of HaggardSupreme Court of Missouri · 1979
- Borrson v. Missouri-Kansas-Texas RailroadSupreme Court of Missouri · 1943
- Bledsoe v. Northside Supply & Development Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1968
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