Edge v. Business Men's Assur. Co. of America

Appellant sued appellee upon an insurance policy which insured the life of Myrtle Elliott, a daughter of appellant, in the sum of $3,000, against loss of life through accidental means. Appellant was named beneficiary, and she alleged that after taking out the policy her said daughter married one Jack: Ellis, who shot and killed the insured, Myrtle Elliott Ellis; that Jack Ellis was wholly insane and incapable of exercising volition with respect to shooting and killing the insured, Myrtle Ellis; and that she was therefore injured and killed through accidental means within the meaning of the…