Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York v. Teter

The questions arising upon the record in this case involve the construction of a policy of insurance issued by the appellant- to one George Teter, and payable to the appellee. The policy provides for losses of eight degrees, from a temporary disability to the loss of life.

In those features upon which the parties differ in their construction, the policy is as follows:

“The Fidelity and Casualty Co., of New York, insures the legal holder hereof against accidental injuries received within thirty days from the day and hour registered hereon, as follows: * * * $5,000, in case of death, payable to…