Meyers v. Metropolitan Insurance

Laub, J.,

Plaintiff beneficiaries1 of two life insurance policies brought suit to recover *480under the double indemnity provisions of said policies, alleging that the insured, Lyle D. Meyers, met his death, directly and independently of all other causes, solely as the result of bodily injuries inflicted by external, violent and accidental means. The sums due under the policies, exclusive of the provisions with regard to double indemnity, have been paid. After trial, the jury returned verdicts in favor of plaintiffs; defendant has moved for a new trial and for judgment n.o.v.

From the testimony it…