United Security Life Insurance Company v. Kelley

CATES, Judge.

United Security appeals from a nonjury judgment in the amount of $756 upon an accident insurance policy. The accident happened October 1, 1957, when Mr. Kelley was hurt in a coal mine while trying to head off a runaway trip of mine cars.

Aside from the propriety of certain questions and answers accepted by the court, this appeal mainly hinges on whether or not a man insured under an accident indemnity policy who loses a leg is due total disability benefits where the policy calls for another specific but lesser benefit for the loss of a limb.

No certificate of service of the…