Clark v. Prudential Insurance Co., of America

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Kaul, J.:

This case involves the construction of a provision for “Non-occupational Vehicle Accident Death Benefit” in a policy of life insurance issued by the appellant on the life of Jerry L. Clark, son of the appellees.

The facts are not in dispute.

On May 26, 1965, appellant issued to Jerry L. Clark a life insurance policy in the face amount of $5,000.00 with double indemnity for accidental death and triple indemnity for accidental death falling within the “Non-occupational Vehicle Accident Death Benefit” provision.

The policy was in full force and…