Shoemaker v. Central Business Men's Ass'n

This is an action upon an accident insurance policy. The cause was tried to a jury. There was a verdict for the plaintiff for the full amount of the policy and interest, and judgment was given accordingly. The defendant appeals.

The policy sued on insures Dr. Samuel E. Shoemaker "against loss resulting from bodily injuries effected directly or independently of all other causes, through accidental means (suicide, sane or insane, is not covered), as specified in the following schedule: . . . For loss of life, $5,000." The plaintiff is the beneficiary named in the policy. The insured died on the…