Security Life Insurance Co. of America v. Duncan's Administrator

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner Reversing.

On March 1, 1916, the Security Life Insurance Company of America issued to Allen N. Duncan a policy insuring his life for $1,000.00 in favor of his estate. The insured died on April 24, 1916, while the policy was in force. The company denied liability, and the administra*444tor of the insured brought this suit to recover on the policy. From a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff, the defendant appeals.

The policy contained the following provision:

“In event of self-destruction, sane or insane, or of death inconsequence of…