SCHWARTZ v. JOHN HANCOCK MUT. LIFE INS. CO.


96 N.J. Super. 520 (1967)

233 A.2d 416

FRANK H. SCHWARTZ AND LOUISE SCHWARTZ, PLAINTIFFS, v. JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division.

Decided July 31, 1967.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Frederick K. Klaessig for plaintiffs (Messrs. Klaessig and Winograd, attorneys).

Mr. Edward J. Russo for defendant (Messrs. Nugent, Russo & Tumulty, attorneys).


BOTTER, J.S.C.

Plaintiffs' 18-year-old son, Robert Schwartz, was killed when his automobile crashed at high speed while pursued by the police. Plaintiffs sue for the $10,000 accidental death benefit under an insurance policy on the life of their son. The jury before whom the case was tried was ordered to return a special verdict pursuant to R.R. 4:50-1. This opinion will determine what judgment should be entered on the special verdict. Also to be resolved are...

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