Liberty Nat. Life Ins. Co. v. Bailey

CARR, Judge.

The insured carried two policies with the Liberty National Life Insurance Company, defendant below. Each of the policies contained a provision that in case of accidental death the liability of the insurer would be extended to include an extra amount equal to the face value of the policy.

The insured died while the contracts were in full force and effect. The prime controversial and determinable issues relate to the question of a recovery of the extra amount. In the court below the beneficiary was awarded a judgment.

We entertain the view that the judgment below must be reversed. On…