Mahoning National Bank v. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance

OPINION

By BENNETT, J.

The plaintiff, as Trustee, was named beneficiary in a life insurance policy upon the fife of Frank C. Cook. The defendant company has already paid the beneficiary the $10,000 face amount of the policy upon the death of Mr. Cook, but refused to pay an additional $10,000 which the plaintiff claims is due under -the terms of a rider which provided for payment of that amount in the event that death occurred through accident. Mr. Cook’s death occurred following an automobile wreck at New Bedford, Fa., and the defense of the company is that under the terms of the “Accidental…