Dietz v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

Mr. Presiding Justice John J. Sullivan

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action under the double indemnity provisions of a life insurance policy in the sum of $1,000, issued by defendant on the life of Dorothy Dietz, in which plaintiff, her mother, is named beneficiary. Judgment for $1,000 was entered against defendant upon the verdict of the jury. This appeal followed.

Plaintiff’s complaint alleged the issuance of the policy and that on December 26, 1936, Dorothy Dietz, the assured, died “as a result, directly and independently of all other causes of bodily injuries sustained…