United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Aschenbrenner

SAWTELLE, Circuit Judge.

Except in minor respects, the facts in this case are undisputed. In the following summary, we are adopting the interpretation of the facts most favorable to the appellee.

The appellant issued a policy of insurance under which Walter Asehenbrenner, hereinafter referred to as the decedent, was the assured, and the appellee, who was the plaintiff below, was the beneficiary. The policy provides for a payment of $7,500 as the principal sum against loss of life resulting directly and independently of all other causes from accidental bodily injuries. .

The policy further…