Carpenter v. Life Casualty Ins. Co. of Tenn.

Life & Casualty Insurance Company of Tennessee insured Hoy C. Carpenter “against the result of bodily injuries received during the time this policy is in force, effected solely by external, violent, and accidental means strictly in the manner hereafter stated, subject to all the provisions and limitations hereinafter contained.” (Italics added.) The only question for determination is whether the insured met his death in such a manner and under such circumstances as are covered by the policy of insurance. The policy attached to the petition enumerates the circumstances and situations which it…