Miller v. United Insurance
California Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the CourtPeek, J.
This is an appeal by defendant from a judgment for plaintiff in an action to recover the death benefits payable under an insurance policy issued by defendant to deceased, plaintiff’s husband, under which plaintiff was the sole beneficiary.
The facts pertinent to the questions raised show that William R. Miller, husband of plaintiff, while driving his automobile, successfully avoided a collision with another ear by turning his car slightly to the left and suddenly applying the brakes. The sudden braking of the car caused him to be thrown forward, apparently striking his chest or side against…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Brooks v. Metropolitan Life InsuranceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1945
- Narver v. California State Life InsuranceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1930
- Davilla v. Liberty Life InsuranceCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1931
- Happoldt v. Guardian Life Insurance of AmericaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1949
3Cited by17 opinions
- Continental Casualty Co. v. Phoenix Construction Co.California Supreme Court · 1956
- Kievit v. Loyal Protective Life InsuranceSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1961
- Wildman v. Government Employees Insurance Co.California Supreme Court · 1957
- Ritchie v. Anchor Casualty Co.California Court of Appeal · 1955
- Slobojan v. Western Travelers Life InsuranceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1969
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