North American Acc. Ins. v. Tebbs

PHILLIPS, Circuit Judge.

On November 5, 1937, the North American, Accident Insurance Company issued its policy of accident insurance to Samuel Nyal Henrie. The policy insured Henrie against certain losses resulting directly and independently of all causes from bodily injuries effected solely through accidental means, including loss of life and loss of either hand. On November 16, 1937, Henrie sustained bodily injuries through the accidental discharge of a shotgun with which he was hunting, resulting in the loss by amputation of his left hand a short distance above the wrist. On January 24,…