Semmons v. National Travelers' Benefit Ass'n
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Story District Court. — E. M. McCall,, Judge. Action at law, brought by plaintiff as beneficiary in a certificate of membership issued by defendant to W. J. Semmons. Plaintiff claimed that deceased met his death as a result of bodily injuries effected by accidentally falling upon an icy step. Trial to a jury. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, defendant moved for a directed verdict in its favor, which was sustained. The plaintiff appeals.—
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
1. Insurance : accident insurance : accidental injury and sole cause of death: degree of proof. Plaintiff sought to recover $5,000 upon a certificate, claiming that assured accidentally slipped and fell violently upon an icy step on the night of February 6, 1915, which effected bodily in*668juries that resulted in his death within a few hours thereafter.. That assured was in good standing, that he died on the date alleged, and that notice and proof of death were given, was admitted. The only question in dispute was whether the death of deceased resulted from injuries effected by accidental means.…
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