Connecticut General Life Insurance v. Richardson

Defendant in error, Gertrude Galt Richardson, recovered a judgment on an accident insurance policy issued by plaintiff in error, insuring Charles C. Richardson against loss resulting from bodily injuries and death through external, violent and accidental causes.

The petition stated that -Charles C. Richardson died December 31, 1915, from external, violent and accidental means, viz., by drowning; that he had performed his part of the contract; that proofs of loss were made according to provision of the policy, and that the company refused payment under the policy.

The amended answer admitted…