Selenack v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America

Winnet, J.,

This is an action in assumpsit based upon two life insurance policies issued by defendant to Joseph S. Selenack, now deceased. The administrator of the estate is plaintiff in this action and the claim is for the total sum of $1,091.50 as an accidental death benefit by reason of the death of the insured resulting from bodily injuries sustained solely through external violence and accidental means. The defense is in the exceptions in the policies exempting the company from liability on accidental death resulting from military service in time of war. The insured was at the time of his…