Maddux v. National Life & Accident Ins.

Juanita B. Maddux, as beneficiary named therein, brought this suit against The National Life and Accident Insurance Company to recover upon a life insurance policy issued by defendant to her husband, Nathan G. Maddux. She alleged the policy was in force and her husband was dead.

The suit was defended on the ground that Nathan G. Maddux committed suicide.

The policy contains this, provision:

££If the Insured, within two years from the date of issue of this policy, dies by his own hand or act, whether he is then sane or insane, the liability of the Company under this policy will be limited to the…