Dunn v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

MOFFAT, Chief Justice.

This action was brought against the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, defendant and appellant, upon what is known as “Form A-l —■ Standard Accident Policy.” Subject to the provisions and limitations in the policy contained, it insured Alexander F. Dunn, plaintiff and respondent, “against the results of bodily injuries sustained * * * caused directly and independently of all other causes by violent and accidental means.”

The policy provides that “written notice of injury on which claim is based must be given to the Company within twenty days after the date of the…