Brooks v. Travelers Insurance Co.

PRITCHARD, Judge.

This is an action by appellant to recover, as beneficiary, on a $20,000.00 accidental death policy issued by respondent on November 1, 1969. Robert L. Brooks was the named insured. On January 24, 1971, he died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. The policy contained this exclusion: “The insurance under this part shall not cover any loss ... (3) resulting from suicide or any attempt thereat (sane) . . . ” At the trial the sole issue was whether or not Mr. Brooks *822was insane at the time he took his own life, which issue was resolved by the jury against…