Walker v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

Mary E. Walker brought suit against Prudential Insurance Company of America to recover under a life insurance policy issued on her husband, Heyward E. Walker. The recovery sought was for double indemnity, the face amount of the policy having been paid. The only issue presented was whether or not the death of the insured was caused by accidental means. The case was tried to a jury, and at the close of evidence for the plaintiff, the court, on motion of the defendant, directed a verdict for the insurance company.

The facts gleaned from the record disclose that Heyward…