Georgia Life Insurance v. McCranie
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action on insurance policy; from city court of Eastman—Judge Neese. January 28, 1913.
1Opinion of the CourtPottle, J.
The death of the insured resulted from taking carbolic acid. The policy was made payable to his estate, and suit was instituted by-his wife as administratrix. The plaintiff claims that the death of the insured was accidental, and the defendant contends that his self-destruction' was intentional. Death by suicide was not covered by the policy. The plaintiff recovered the amount of the policy, which was $4,000, besides interest, and twenty per centum of this amount as attorney’s fees.
1. The defendant introduced witnesses who testified, in substance, that shortly before the death of the insured…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Travelers Insurance v. SheppardSupreme Court of Georgia · 1890
- Harp v. Fireman's Fund InsuranceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1908
- Cotton States Life Insurance v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1884
- Missouri State Life Insurance v. LovelaceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
- Hale v. Robertson & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1897
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- Lincoln Life Insurance v. AndersonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
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