Smoak v. Southeastern Life Ins. Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. C. J. Ramage, Acting Associate Justice.

The only real question presented by this appeal is: Was there any evidence to take the case to the jury on the issue of the insured’s total and permanent disability? All the points made center about this one question.

The policy provides, among other things, that “upon receipt of proof satisfactory to the company of * * * the loss of both hands at or above the wrist * * * or that he (the insured) has become wholly disabled by bodily injuries * * * and will be permanently, continuously and wholly prevented…