TURKETT v. GULF LIFE INS. CO.

21973

279 S.C. 309 (1983)

306 S.E.2d 602

Julian E. TURKETT, Appellant, v. GULF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

August 10, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Walter M. Bailey, Jr., of Bailey & Carroll, Summerville, for appellant.

Bachman S. Smith, III, of Brockinton, Brockinton & Smith, Charleston, for respondent.


Aug. 10, 1983.

LEWIS, Chief Justice:

The insured under a life insurance policy, issued by respondent, died from suicide and the appellant beneficiary brought this action to recover death benefits under the policy. The lower court denied liability, holding that suicide occurred within two years from the policy date so as to preclude recovery pursuant to the exclusionary provisions of the suicide clause. The beneficiary has appealed. We reverse.

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