Sees v. Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance

The plaintiff, administratrix of her deceased husband, Nevin B. Sees, has recovered on a policy of accident insurance. The main defense relied upon was suicide. A partial defense predicated upon change of occupation was also interposed.

Reversal is sought upon the grounds that the verdict upon the issues tendered by the jury was against the weight of evidence, and because of alleged prejudicial errors committed in the exclusion of competent and material evidence relating to the main issue of suicide.

Whether death was due to accident or deliberate and intentional suicide presented a close…