Massachusetts Protective Ass'n v. Daugherty

Nora Y. Daugherty, herein referred to as the plaintiff, recovered judgment on an insurance policy issued by the Massachusetts Protective Association, herein referred to as the defendant. The defendant seeks a reversal of that judgment.

On April 15, 1924, the defendant issued its policy, whereby it insured the plaintiff’s husband, Frank E. Daugherty, against loss resulting from bodily injuries effected by accidental means, “excluding self-destruction, * * * while sane or insane. ’ ’ On August 19, 1926, the insured committed suicide. Suit was brought within the time specified in the policy.

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