Nudleman v. Travelers Insurance

Opinion by

Linn, J.,

Plaintiff sued on an accident policy on her husband’s life, alleging that an accident on December 20, 1922, caused his death on March 17, 1923, less than 90 days after the accident. The policy provided for payment if an accident caused death within 90 days. At the trial she showed that the accident occurred on November 14, 1922, more than 90 days prior to the death; she then amended her statement of claim by substituting that date for December 20th. At the conclusion of her evidence, the court directed a verdict for defendant, because it appeared that death occurred more…