Equitable Life Assur. Soc. of U.S. v. Adams

Reversing.

The difficult and perplexing question presented for determination by this appeal is the proper construction of the disability clause of a policy of group insurance, and its application to the facts set forth in the beneficiary's pleading and testimony.

The disability clause contains this language:

"In the event that any employee while insured under the aforesaid policy and before attaining the age of sixty shall, within six months after the effective date of his insurance * * * become totally disabled by bodily injuries or disease, and in either of said events shall be so disabled as…