Aurelian Roy v. Allstate Insurance Company

In consideration of an annual premium of $36 the defendant issued to the plaintiff a policy of insurance providing certain accidental death and dismemberment benefits. The plaintiff made a claim for accidental dismemberment benefits which the defendant refused to pay and this action was brought. After a trial to the court, judgment was rendered for the plaintiff from which the defendant has appealed.

The trial court's finding reveals that on May 22, 1973, while an accidental death and dismemberment policy issued to the plaintiff by the defendant was in effect, the plaintiff suffered an…