Groves v. Great Eastern Casualty Co.

This is an action upon an accident insurance policy. Plaintiff recovered a verdict and judgment in the sum of $825 with interest, together with the sum of $82.50 for vexatious delay and $400 attorney’s fees. The policy insured plaintiff against—

“. . . the effects of bodily injuries caused directly, solely and independently of all other causes by external, violent and accidental means which bodily injuries or their effects shall not be caused wholly or in part directly or indirectly by any disease, defect or infirmity,” and provides in certain circumstances payment for the loss of either foot…