Martin v. Bankers Life Co.

Harry S. Martin was manager of several farms belonging to Mr. Maytag, of Newton, Iowa. He also owned a farm of his own which was operated by an employee under his management. Prior to the year 1930, the defendant-appellee had issued to Harry S. Martin two policies of life insurance for $6,000 and $4,000, .respectively, and both policies provided for double indemnity in case the death of insured should be caused by an accident. The beneficiary named in both of these policies was Daisy L. Martin, the wife of insured. Said Harry S. Martin died on the 12th day of June, 1930. The defendant paid…