Equitable Life Assur. Soc. of the U.S. v. Roberts

The insurance policy sued upon, denominated a “Guaranteed Investment Policy — Ordinary Life,” stipulated for “Additional Indemnity in case of death from Accident” in a sum equal to the face amount of the life policy, $10,000.

Liability vel non for this additional indemnity is the matter of litigation before us.

The death of the insured in an automobile accident is not questioned. The defense set up is a, forfeiture of the policy as to this additional indemnity for nonpayment of premiums, this demand not being within the protection of the extended insurance provisions of the life policy.

The…