Watkins v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, London

DONOFRIO, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of the defendant (appellee insurance company) which was based on a directed verdict made at the close of plaintiff’s (appellant’s) case and from a denial of plaintiff’s motion for new trial.

The action was brought by appellant to recover the benefits of a certificate (policy) of insurance in which her deceased husband, Clyde B. Watkins, was the assured. The central issue on appeal is whether or not Watkins’ death fell within the coverage of the certificate, hereinafter designated as the insurance policy.

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