Nieman v. Ætna Life Ins.

ALLEN, Circuit Judge.

In an action by the beneficiary upon an accident insurance policy, the District Court directed a verdict for the appellee at the conclusion of appellant’s evidence.

The policy insured “against loss resulting directly and independently of all other causes, from bodily injuries effected during the term of said policy of insurance through accidental means,” and also provided that the insurance therein granted did not cover accident, injuries, disability, death or other loss, caused directly or indirectly, wholly or partly, by bodily or mental infirmity, ptomaines, bacterial…