McKinley v. Banker's Accident Insurance
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Louisa District Court. — Hon. W. S. Witiirow, Judge. Action upon a policy of insurance by tbe defendant to the plaintiff, insuring him against the effects of personal bodily injuries caused solely by external, violent, or accidental means. Verdict and judgment were rendered in favor >of the plaintiff for two hundred dollars. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGiven, J.
*831 *82I. The policy insured the plaintiff against the effects of personal bodily injuries, caused solely by external, violent, or accidental means. The policy provides that it should not cover the insured while engaged in the physical labor of handling heavy hardware, stoves, or any kind of machinery. The plaintiff testified that he was engaged in the hardware and implement business; that he went into the country to the farm of a Mr. Wheeler, to put a pump in order that was out of repair; and, as to the cause and manner of the injury, testifies as follows: “I went out, and took the pump out, and…
2Cited by9 opinions
- National Life & Accident Insurance v. O'Brien'sCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1913
- Hurley v. Bankers Life Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1924
- Order of United Commercial Travelers of America v. BarnesSupreme Court of Kansas · 1905
- Henderson v. Continental Casualty CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1931
- Doyle v. New Jersey Fidelity & Plate Glass InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1916
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.