National Accident Society v. Taylor

On the 29th day of August, 1887, plaintiff in error issued its certificate to Isaac D. Taylor upon application signed by him, and thereby, in consideration of a membership fee of $5 and quarter annual payments of $3 each, to be paid during the continuance of the certificate, insured him against injury received through external, violent and accidental means in the sum of $3,000, to be paid in case of his death from such injuries to his wife, the defendant in error, upon proof of his death from such injuries.

On the 21st day of September, 18S7, the insured was engaged in repairing a private…