Wollums Ex Rel. Wollums v. Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'n

This is an action on a policy of accident insurance. There was a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $1258 together with the sum of $127.30 for damages and $500 for attorneys' fees as penalties for vexations refusal to pay the loss. Defendant has appealed.

The policy provided for an indemnity of $80 per month so long as insured lived and suffered a total loss of time, within the meaning of the policy, and, in addition, for certain specific losses mentioned in the policy, including the loss of life. The payments provided were to be payable at the end of each month of…