Laventhal v. New York Life Ins.

COLLET, District Judge.

The action is for recovery of death benefits under the double indemnity clause of two life insurance policies issued upon the life of Eli Laventhal. The face amount of each policy has been paid. An additional amount equal to the face of the policies is due the plaintiff beneficiary if the death of the insured was from accidental causes. A jury was waived. The policies are substantially identical. Each contains the conventional provision to the effect that the policy and the application constitute the contract. The application provides that the insurance shall not be…