Hill v. Great Northern Life Insurance

Plaintiff, Mary Hill, brought this action against defendant, Great Northern Life Insurance Company, to recover the death benefit provided in a special coverage accident insurance policy issued by defendant to plaintiff’s husband in his lifetime. Trial before the court and jury resulted in a verdict for plaintiff. Judgment having been entered on the verdict, defendant appealed.

The policy insured William A. Hill, the husband, against loss of life, limb, sight, or time resulting from injury in the manner and to the extent provided in the contract of insurance.

One of the “general provisions” of…