Hanna v. Rio Grande Nat. Life Ins. Co.

YOUNG, Justice.

Appellee’s policy on the life of C. M. Hanna promised to pay his beneficiary (appellant wife) $500 on death from natural causes,; providing for payment of an additional $500 in event of death from bodily injuries sustained solely through external, violent and accidental means. This suit was for recovery of $500 under the latter or double indemnity provision of the policy. On pre-trial and hearing of defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleading, same was sustained; and upon entry of adverse judgment plaintiff has appealed.

Insured died about January 25, 1942, and the substance…