Body v. United Insurance Co. of America

Plaintiff, Prestly Body, brought this action claiming benefits allegedly payable on the death of plaintiff’s wife under an accident insurance policy issued by defendant. After considering the policy and pleadings and hearing arguments, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant.

Plaintiff was the beneficiary under the accident insurance policy issued on the life of his wife, Vernell Body. The policy contains the following provisions:

“The company * * * does hereby insure the person named as the Insured * * * against loss of life ° # ° resulting solely from bodily injury…