Heymann v. Continental Casualty Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Certiorari to Court of Appeal, Parish of Orleans. Action by Henry L. Heymann against thé Continental Casualty Company. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appealed to the Court of Appeal, which reversed, and plaintiff applies for certiorari or writ of review to the Court of Appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtO’Niell, J.
The question presented in this case depends upon an interpretation of the expression, “loss of time during convalescence,” as defined in a health rider attached to a life and accident policy of insurance. The policy contract, regarding health insurance, was as follows, viz.:
Part 1. Ordinary Sickness Indemnity.
In the event that the insured shaE suffer from any bodily sickness or disease which is contracted and begins while this rider is in force as hereinafter provided, and while he is between the ages of eighteen and sixty years, the company will pay for loss of time, not exceeding fifty-two…
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