New York Supreme Court January 15, 1891 (Reynolds v. Equitable Accident Ass'n)

Dwight, J.:

The action was on a policy of life insurance, issued in the form of a certificate of membership in the defendant association, on the life of George A. Reynolds, payable to the plaintiff, his wife. .

The assurance was in case of death resulting only from “ bodily injuries effected through external, violent and accidental means.” Condition No.