Independent Life & Accident Insurance v. Mullins

This suit was instituted by appellee, Mrs. Gloria J. Mullins, in the Circuit Court of Simpson County, against the appellant, Independent Life & Accident Insurance Company, whereby she sued to recover benefits under two policies of accidental death insurance. Appellee’s declaration was divided into two counts. Under Count I she sought to recover as beneficiary under Policy No. 0053387A issued by appellant, under which her husband, James M. Mullins, Sr., was the insured. The policy provided for payment of $5,000 to the beneficiary in the event of the insured’s accidental death. Under Count II…