Continental Casualty Co. v. Meadows

GARDNER, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff was the named beneficiary in a health and accident insurance policy issued by defendant company to her husband, Richard C. Meadows, and insuring against loss of life resulting from bodily injuries, effected solely through accidental means. The insured, Richard C. Meadows, did, on April 28, 1939, and while this policy was in force, receive bodily injuries (gun shot wounds), which resulted in his death. The defendant company declined to pay the loss, hence this suit, resulting in a judgment for the plaintiff, from which defendant appeals.

Plaintiff, afte'r…