Muse v. Interstate Life & Accident Co.

The Interstate Life & Accident Company issued a policy of life-insurance to Ralph Fields, the beneficiary of which was Lillie Belle Muse. The insured died as a result of a pistol or revolver-shot wound. The company refused payment, on the ground that the policy provided that “No benefits will be paid for . . death resulting . . from any . . gunshot or stab wounds.” The beneficiary filed suit against the company on the policy. The case ivas submitted to the court for determination without the intervention of a jury, the sole question being whether or not death by a pistol or revolver-shot…