Nelson v. American National Insurance Co.

Mrs. Bettie L. Nelson brought suit against American National Insurance Companji to recover on a policy issued on the life of Charlie J. McCain in which she was named beneficiary. The policy provided for the payment of $2000 on proof of death of the insured, and for an additional $2000 under the following provision: “Upon receipt at its home office of this policy, duly discharged, and satisfactory written proof that the death of the insured resulted directly and independently of all other causes from accidental drowning or from bodily injury, such drowning or injury having occurred after…