Principi v. Columbian Mut. Life Ins. Co.

Suit on two policies providing indemnity for total and permanent disability from, disease, accident, or sickness “as shall render the Assured helpless to the extent of permanently preventing him from following or directing any gainful labor, trade, occupation, business or profession.” Complainant has engaged in the occupations of operating a grocery store, automobile mechanic, and truck driving, all of which require the substantial use of his legs. He is not qualified to perform any other trades or occupations. In his applications for the policies sued on he gave his occupation as that of a…