death by his own hand

death by his own hand
A synonym of suicide. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1145. The expression does not include death by accident; there must be an intent to commit suicide. Such an intent, however, may be present even while the assured is in a state of intoxication. Equitable Life Assur. Soc. v Paterson, 41 Ga 338.

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