Silverstein v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1930-06-03

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Cardozo, Ch. J. Defendant issued its policy of insurance whereby it insured plaintiff’s husband against the results of bodily injuries “ caused directly and independently of all other causes by accidental means,” the insurance in the event of his death to be payable to his wife. The policy was not to “ </e…

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