SPARKS, Circuit Judge (after stating the facts as above).
The only controversy presented is whethed insured died by his own hand or act within the purview of the suicide clause contained in the policy. If he did so die, appellee cannot recover; if he did not, the verdict and judgment must stand.
The presumption is that insured's death was not caused by suicide. Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Akens,
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