Partridge v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.

Crosby, J.:

This action was brought by plaintiff to recover upon an accident policy issued to a man who is claimed to have died as a result of blood poisoning resulting from an accident. By the terms of the policy plaintiff was named as beneficiary in case of the death of the insured. The answer puts in issue the claim of plaintiff that the death of insured resulted from the accident and alleges that death resulted from causes not insured against.

The policy insures the decedent for a period of one year from its date, and a full year's premium was paid by the insured and accepted by the…