Travelers Protective Ass'n of America v. Mansell

BARNES, Justice:

This was an action commenced by Appellant, The Travelers Protective Association of America, a corporation, to determine its liability under the provisions of its agreement with its member, Jackie Wayne Mansell, who died December 12, 1970. The Appellant denied that the death of the decedent was caused by, or resulted from, bodily injuries received through violent, external and accidental means, independently of all other causes.

The petition, as amended, named as defendants, Betty Jo Kitchens, former wife of the decedent, who would have been entitled to receive the benefits of…