Burke v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

This is an action of contract brought by the widow and beneficiary of John P. Burke against the defendant, as insurer of his life. It is recited in the bill of exceptions, in substance, that the policy is a “life policy maturing at death” and is in the sum of $1,500 payable at death to Annie Burke, wife of the insured, upon proof of death and surrender of the policy.

It is alleged in the plaintiff’s declaration that the defendant insured the life of her husband in the sum of $1,500; that the policy was effective from September 13, 1928; that. all premiums on the policy have been paid; that the…