Christensen v. Prudential Insurance

The plaintiff, as beneficiary under a policy of life insurance, brought this action to recover under a clause providing for double indemnity in case of accidental death. At the close of the case the defendant moved for a directed verdict, which motion was granted by the court, and the plaintiff appeals. The policy provided:

“Upon receipt at the Home Office of due proof that the death of the Insured occurred as a result, directly and independently of all other causes, of bodily injuries effected solely through external, violent and accidental means * * * (but) no such benefit shall be payable…