Flandina v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

This appeal presents solely a question of law the decision of which depends upon the construction to be placed on two industrial life insurance policies issued by defendant, which policies contained identical provisions. These policies were Massachusetts contracts and, therefore, not affected by the provisions of section 88 (now § 208) of our Insurance Law. The issue involved is whether, under the common-law rules of construction applicable, the beneficiary was entitled to receive double indemnity.

The policies herein had been issued on March 28, 1928. After the date of issuance, and on…