American Motorists Insurance v. Oakley

Gold (A. E.), J.

Plaintiff insures members' of the Tri-County Motor Club against accidental injury resulting in death while riding in a passenger automobile. J. Raymond Oakley was killed under circumstances which concededly fall within the terms of the policy. Plaintiff, confronted with rival claims by the widow and the estate, brings this action of interpleader and moves to be discharged from further liability upon paying the money into court.

The insurance contract is in the form of a so-called master policy. Members of the club receive certificates. The policy, so far as material, provides…