Standard Life & Accident Insurance v. Jones
Supreme Court of Alabama
Apprai, from the City Court- of Montgomery. Tried before the Hon. Thos. M. Arrington. Action on a policy issued by the defendant, corporation, insuring one Albert Hutchinson against “the effect of injury to his body caused by external, violent and accidental means,” brought, by Jane Jones, the beneficiary named in the policy, on account, of the death of the insured, during the period covered by the policy, while in the discharge of his duties as a switchman on the L. efe N.…
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Apprai, from the City Court- of Montgomery. Tried before the Hon. Thos. M. Arrington. Action on a policy issued by the defendant, corporation, insuring one Albert Hutchinson against “the effect of injury to his body caused by external, violent and accidental means,” brought, by Jane Jones, the beneficiary named in the policy, on account, of the death of the insured, during the period covered by the policy, while in the discharge of his duties as a switchman on the L. efe N. Railroad. The pleadings, ‘and some of the material stipulations of the policy, are stated in the opinion of the court.…
1Opinion of the CourtMcCLELLAN, J.
— This action is prosecuted by Jane Jones — appellee here — upon a contract enuiing to her benefit, whereby the defendant — appellant here — insured Albert Hutchinson against death' by accident. The complaint *437alleged the contract in substance, and that the insured came to his death, while the policy was in force, “by external, violent and accidental means.” The policy was issued upon a written application of Hutchinson, in which is made this statement: “My habits of life are correct, and temperate, and I understand and agree that the policy to be issued on this application will not cover any…
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