Funk v. New York Life Insurance

Both sides move for summary judgment. Concededly there is no disputed issue of fact. The only question presented is the interpretation of a provision in certain policies of life insurance. Plaintiff as administratrix sues to recover $20,000 double indemnity due under three policies of life insurance issued by the defendant in 1929. The insured died in an airplane accident while. a passenger on a plane bound from Miami, Florida, to New York City. Single indemnity in the amount of $20,000 has been paid. Under' the policies the defendant had agreed to pay double indemnity upon proof of death of…