Southern National Insurance v. Pillow

On October 23, 1942, appellant, in consideration of an annual premium of $25.98, issued its policy of insurance on the life of Will Pillow, in the principal sum of $200, wbicb policy designated appellee, Mary Pillow, as the beneficiary. On March 5, 1943, the insured died. Upon proof of death being made to and liability denied by appellant this suit was instituted.

It is admitted that the insured died while the policy was in full force and effect. The original answer filed in the cause presents two affirmative defenses, to-wit: (1) that the insured in his application warranted that he was not…