Life & Casualty Ins. v. Greenlee

The appellant issued its policy of insurance in favor of Verdis Greenlee, wherein the appellee was named as beneficiary. The policy provided for the payment of the face amount thereof in the event of the death of the insured, if caused by being struck by a motor vehicle “while the insured is walking or standing on a public highway.” While the policy was in full force and effect, the insured was struck and seriously injured by a motor-truck, while standing on the public highway, as he attempted to get on the truck while it was in motion and was being slowed down by the driver to enable him to…