Lindstrom v. Aetna Life Insurance Company

REYNOLDSON, Justice.

Plaintiff as beneficiary named by an insured under a group accidental death and dismemberment policy, instituted this action against the insurer, Aetna Life Insurance Company, to recover a $10,000 accidental death benefit. Uncontroverted facts were developed by pleadings and cross-motions for summary judgment. Trial court sustained plaintiff’s motion and granted her judgment against Aetna for $10,000, interest and costs. Aetna appeals and we reverse.

March 31, 1966, Aetna issued to Western Auto Supply Company, a Missouri corporation, group life insurance policy No.…