Legal Opinion
Order of United Commercial Travelers of America v. Meinsen
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided October 28, 1942No. 12260PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THOMAS, Circuit Judge.
This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of appellees as beneficiaries named in an accident benefit certificate issued by-appellant to Christian W. Meinsen of Hig-ginsville, Missouri.
Reversal is sought upon two grounds, namely, (1) that the death of the insured resulted from murder and was not covered by the contract; and (2) that the action was barred by an express limitation in the contract.
The material facts are not in dispute. The appellant is a fraternal beneficiary association incorporated under the laws of Ohio, with its principal office at the city of Columbus.…
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