PERRINE v. PRUDENTIAL INS. CO. OF AMERICA


56 N.J. 120 (1970)

265 A.2d 521

HANNAH D. PERRINE, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided May 18, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Charles J. Casale, Jr. argued the cause for plaintiff-appellant (Messrs Pellettieri and Rabstein, attorneys; Mr. Casale on the brief).

Mr. Richard M. Kohn argued the cause for defendant-respondent (Messrs. Katzenbach, Gildea & Rudner, attorneys; Mr. Kohn on the brief).


The opinion of the Court was delivered by HALL, J.

The plaintiff, beneficiary under two life insurance policies issued by defendant on the life of her husband, sued for the double indemnity benefit provided by those contracts in case the death of the insured occurred "as a result, directly and independently of all other causes, of bodily injuries. effected solely through external, violent and accidental means." The trial judge...

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