Anable v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Reed, J.

This is a motion to enter judgment upon a special verdict. The question presented is whether upon this verdict the plaintiff is entitled to á judgment for $20,000 or to a judgment for only $10,000.

The defending company had written a policy of insurance upon the life of Eliphalet N. Anable, the husband of the plaintiff, for the benefit of the plaintiff. The husband died from injuries received at Asbury Park while attempting to board a train on the New Jersey Central railroad.

The insurance contract contained a provision for single insurance, and…