Deschler v. Fireman's Fund American Life Insurance Co.

663 P.2d 97 (1983)

Elizabeth A. DESCHLER, Plaintiff and Respondent,

v.

FIREMAN'S FUND AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation, Defendant and Appellant.

No. 18035.

Supreme Court of Utah.

April 27, 1983.

Elliott J. Williams, Bruce H. Jensen, Salt Lake City, for defendant and appellant.

Henry S. Nygaard, Salt Lake City, for plaintiff and respondent.

DURHAM, Justice:

The respondent filed suit below to recover insurance benefits under an accidental death policy which excludes coverage for death resulting from the use of a "device for aerial navigation." On opposing motions for summary judgment, the…