Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. Goen

WELCH, V. C. J.

This action, one to recover under total disability provision of a group insurance contract, was instituted by the defendant in error, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, against the plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to as defendant.

The determinative issue presented by the pleadings was whether plaintiff had become totally and permanently disabled to engage in any occupation or employment for wage or profit. Trial was had to a jury. The plaintiff undertook to establish her claim of permanent disability by her own testimony and that of certain lay witnesses. The…