Westenhover v. Life Casualty Ins. Co.

This is a suit to recover benefits under a policy of insurance issued by the defendant company in favor of the plaintiff.

The facts show that the policy of insurance was issued on January 15, 1945, and that on August 24, 1945, while said policy was in full force and effect, petitioner was accidentally injured, and, as a direct result of said accident, he suffered a compound, comminuted fracture of the tibia and fibula and upper third of the femur, with severe lacerations of tissue of the right leg, which injuries necessitated amputation of said member at the upper third of the thigh on…