Bernard v. First National Life Insurance Co.

HOOD, Judge.

Mrs. Yolande Bernard instituted this suit to recover benefits alleged to be due on three insurance policies issued by defendant, First National Life Insurance Company, insuring the life of Doris B. Bernard, who died as a result of a gunshot wound. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff, and defendant has appealed.

The sole issue presented is whether coverage for the death of Bernard was specifically excluded by provisions contained in each of the above mentioned policies, and thus whether the defendant insurer is liable for any of the benefits claimed by the…