West v. Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance

This is an action brought by the appellant, the assured, against the appellee on an accident policy, claiming indemnity for the loss of sight of his left eye. While chopping wood at his home, the assured received an injury to his left eye by a flying piece of wood which resulted within ninety (90) days thereafter in the total loss of sight of such eye. His policy had been in continuous force and effect since its execution on the 5th day of November, 1913. The complaint seeks recovery for the loss of sight of his eye under said policy in the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars and interest.

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