Allen v. Washington National Insurance

Steinert, J. —

Plaintiff brought suit upon an insurance policy to recover the amount of indemnity provided for the death of his wife, the person insured. The action was tried to a jury, and a verdict was returned in favor of plaintiff. Defendant insurance company appealed.

On October 14, 1938, appellant, Washington National Insurance Company, in consideration of a premium of one dollar and fifty cents, issued its personal accident insurance policy, with limited liability, to Benna M. Allen, the named insured. Respondent, J. Howard Allen, was designated therein as beneficiary. The policy…