Boaz v. Mutual Life Ins.

HULEN, District Judge.

This is an action on a double indemnity insurance policy issued by defendant to Bert Boaz, insured, with plaintiff as beneficiary. Plaintiff conceded and the cause was tried on the theory that insured’s death was the result of self-destruction. The issue: was insured sane or insane at the time he performed the acts resulting in death. If insane, death'was accidental under the terms of the policy of insurance and plaintiff is entitled to recover under the accidental provision of the policy. If sane, defendant is not liable under its policy.

At the conclusion of plaintiff’s…