Maryland Casualty Co. v. Ohle
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Superior Court of Baltimore City (Ambler, J.). The appellee lost his sight through blood poisoning as the íesult of septic matter introduced into his system while engaged in performing a surgical operation; he brought suit upon an accident policy covering such an accident. A verdict for $7,500 having been rendered in the plaintiff’s favor, and judgment, entered thereon, the defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBriscoe, J.
On the 31st day of January, 1908, the appellant, by its policy of insurance, insured the appellee against bodily injuries effected directly and independently of all other causes, through external violence and accidental means, according to the terms of an accident policy set out in the record.
By a l’ider attached to and made a part- of the policy dated the 13th day of February, 1908, “it was understood and agreed that- the insurance under the policy was extended to cover against death, loss of limb or sight, total or partial disability, caused by blood poisoning from septic matter introduced…
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