Darrah v. Milbank Mutual Insurance

This appeal stems from a summary judgment, in favor of the respondent, Milbank Mutual Insurance Company, denying appellant a $10,000 accidental death benefit. The District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County, found that the appellant had not purchased the accidental death benefit coverage.

Appellant is the widow of Richard D. Darrah who was killed in an automobile accident on February 24, 1979. At the time of that accident the decedent was the holder of an automobile insurance policy issued by the respondent.

Part III of decedent’s policy provides for a $10,000 accidental…