This is an action based on a double indemnity provision. Defendant moves for summary judgment dismissing the complaint on the ground that the provision specifically excludes a case such as this where the assured has concededly died from an overdose of morphine, codeine and barbiturates, even if accidental as contended by plaintiff.
The policy states: "Double Indemnity shall not be payable if the Insured's death resulted from self...
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