MARTIN v. AMERICAN BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

No. 54071.

294 So.2d 200 (1974)

Calvin L. MARTIN v. AMERICAN BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

April 29, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joshua A. Tilton, Baton Rouge, for plaintiff-applicant.

James H. Leveque, III, Garrett, Carl & Roussel, New Orleans, for defendant-respondent.


SUMMERS, Justice.

Defendant American Benefit Life Insurance Company issued its policy insuring Calvin L. Martin, the plaintiff, "against loss ... resulting from bodily injuries effected solely, directly and independently of all other causes through EXTERNAL VIOLENT AND ACCIDENTAL MEANS, which ... shall not be caused wholly or in part, directly or indirectly by any disease, defect or infirmity...." The pertinent exception to coverage provided "This certificate does...

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