Prudential Insurance Co. of America v. McLellan

The only question for determination in this case is whether there was sufficient evidence to authorize the finding that the insured’s death was accidental within the meaning of the policy. It was admitted that the death resulted “directly and independently of all other causes and from bodily injuries effected solely through external, violent . . means,” and the face amount of the policy had been paid to the plaintiff. Briefly the evidence shows that on the evening of the death of the assured, he' had gone, after having had a few drinks earlier, in company with some friends, to a night club,…