Hodge v. American Family Life Assurance Co. of Columbus

Plaintiff, James E. Hodge, instituted this action against the defendant, American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, to recover $1,282.45 under an insurance policy which provided for the payment of benefits for hospital confinement and other specified expenses “resulting from accidental bodily injury.” Trial by a jury was waived and the case was tried by the court. Judgment was entered for the defendant, and plaintiff is here on a writ of error.

The testimony of the plaintiff was the only evidence presented by the parties. Plaintiff’s evidence shows that he operated a country store in…