Equitable Life Assur. Soc. of United States v. Gratiot

Blume, Justice.

This is an action upon a life insurance policy of $2500 issued to James T. Gratiot during bis life time, and providing for double indemnity in case of death through accident. Gratiot died on July 11, 1930. The amount of ordinary insurance, namely, the sum of $2500, was paid, but payment of double indemnity was refused, and this suit was brought to recover it. The ease was tried to a jury who returned a verdict for the amount claimed. Judgment was rendered thereon, and the insurance company, the defendant, has appealed. It is its contention that the evidence fails to show that…