Pistolesi v. Massachusetts Mut. Life Ins.

CLARK, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative, a new trial.

The action was brought to recover under the double indemnity provisions of two life insurance policies. Verdict was rendered for the plaintiff.

The evidence in this case — in the Court’s opinion — -was clear and convincing that the insured met his death solely through accidental means.

In considering these motions, although there are several questions raised, there is only one main question which is controlling, and that is, whether the death of the…