Mayfield v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

FLANIGAN, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff Marcella R. Mayfield brought this action against defendant Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for the “double indemnity benefit” contained in an insurance policy issued by defendant on the life of Loomis Mayfield. Plaintiff, the beneficiary named in the policy, is the widow of the insured. The cause was submitted to a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff’s first “point relied on” reads: “The verdict and judgment were contrary to and against the weight of the evidence and contrary to the law under the evidence.” This…