Melancon v. Provident Life Accident Ins. Co.

LAND, Justice.

On October 14, 1930, plaintiff slipped and fell from a long ladder while nailing zinc roofing on a eorncrib, and accidentally broke his left arm.

Plaintiff alleges that since that time he has been unable to use his arm or to perform work of any character, and claims from defendant company in this suit the full sum of $45 per month, not to exceed 60 months, under a total disability clause contained in a contract of accident insurance entered into between plaintiff and defendant company on or about August 29, 1921.

Plaintiff avers that defendant company has admitted its liability…