Blough v. Modern Woodmen of America

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

In his application for a policy of insurance, plaintiff’s husband admittedly made false answers to certain questions material to the risk. To questions “9a. Has any application by you for any insurance ever been rejected, postponed, refused, rated up, or withdrawn?” and “10a. Have you within the last five years, consulted or been treated by any physician or physicians or other person in regard to personal ailment?”, the insured answered “No.”

At the trial, it affirmatively appeared from competent and uncontradicted documentary evidence that the insured had previously…