Equitable Life Assur. Soc. of the United States v. Branham's Adm'x

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Stites

— Reversing.

In 1929 the Equitable Life Assurance Society wrote two group policies for the 'Consolidation Coal Company. Policy No. 3028 provided for the payment of a lump sum (in this case $1,250) upon the death of the insured employee, or, if the employee became totally and permanently disabled, it provided for the payment of twenty-five monthly installments of $51.39 each. By group policy No. 3029 the insurance company agreed to pay $12 weekly for a maximum period of thirteen weeks for “temporary total disability’'’ resulting from either accident or…