JOHNSON v. BUSINESS MEN'S ASSUR. CO.

No. 31448.

38 Wn.2d 245 (1951)

228 P.2d 760

ROBERT EDWARD JOHNSON, Appellant, v. BUSINESS MEN'S ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, Respondent.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department Two.

March 15, 1951.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ward & Barclay, for appellant.

Welts & Welts, for respondent.


HAMLEY, J.

Carl J. Johnson collapsed and died shortly after emerging from his burning home, which he had re-entered for the purpose of removing furniture and belongings. His son, Robert Edward Johnson, as beneficiary of an accident insurance policy, brought this action to recover two thousand dollars under the death indemnity provision. The policy insured Johnson

"... against loss resulting directly and independently...

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