Cox v. Prudential Insurance

WOOD (Parker), J.

Action to recover accidental death benefits under two life insurance policies. In a nonjury trial, judgment was for plaintiffs. Defendant appeals from the judgment.

Appellant contends that the evidence does not support the finding to the effect that the death of the insured was caused by accidental means.

On July 19, 1955, defendant issued a life insurance policy in the amount of $5,000 on the life of Vernon Cox. The wife of the insured was the beneficiary under that policy. On February 6, 1956, defendant issued its additional agreement for an accidental means death benefit in…