Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Co. v. Collins

GOODWYN, Justice.

Suit on an insurance policy brought by the deceased insured’s widow, as executrix' of his will. There was verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $5,000, the amount of the policy. Defendant appeals from that judgment and also from the judgment overruling its motion for a new trial.

The pertinent provisions of the policy are as follows:

“PART A

COVERAGE: The Company will pay the benefits named in this Policy for loss resulting from bodily injuries sustained in the following manner;

“AUTOMOBILES

“1. While riding in or driving or by the burning or explosion of an automobile, station…