Krug v. the Mutual Life Ins. Co. of N.Y.

This is an action upon a double indemnity, or accidental death benefit, provision of a life insurance policy, issued by the defendant, on the life of Fred H. Krug, in which the plaintiff, his daughter, is the beneficiary. There was a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $2500, together with interest in the sum of $288.24. Defendant has appealed. 0

The policy provides for the payment of the indemnity on due proof that insured died as a direct result of bodily injury effected solely through external, violent and accidental means, independently and exclusively of all other…