Turner v. American Motorists Ins. Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Bonham.

The appellant corporation issues to its members accident insurance policies which provide for the payment of $1,-000.00 to the estate of the policyholder upon his death, if it result from external, violent, and accidental means, only if such injuries are sustained “while driving or riding in an automobile.” The complaint alleges that while T. M. Turner was riding in an automobile he met his death by accidental means by being thrown therefrom.

The answer denied this allegation of the complaint and alleged that the policy of insurance…