Washington Nat. Ins. Co. v. Bumbrey

SMITH, Justice.

This action was brought by Pinkie Bumbrey against the Washington National Insurance Company to recover upon an accident insurance policy carried by that company upon Louis D. Bumbrey, who was alleged to have lost his life in consequence of accidental injuries. The Insurance Company has appealed from an adverse judgment rendered upon jury findings.

In the contract sued on the liability of. the Insurance Company for accidental death of the assured was made contingent upon proof that the death resulted directly and independently of all other causes from injuries within ninety days…