Langlitz v. American Nat. Ins. Co.

FUNDERBURK, Justice.

Mrs. Tee Clyde Langlitz, surviving wife of Leonard O. Langlitz, brought this suit against American National Insurance Company to recover, as beneficiary, upon a policy of insurance issued to her said husband. The Insured was alleged to have died from gunshot wounds by reason whereof his death was by accidental means, and the Beneficiary entitled to recover double indemnity, according to a provision of the policy.

The defense was urged that the Insured’s death was suicide, occurring within two years from the issuance of the policy, by reason whereof, as provided in the…