Bullock v. New York Life Insurance Co.

Defendant appeals from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment or a new trial.

The plaintiff brought this action to recover upon a policy of life insurance upon the life of Elizabeth Bullock, issued by defendant on March 5, 1929. Plaintiff was the husband of Elizabeth and the beneficiary named in the policy. Elizabeth died on May 30, 1929. Plaintiff recovered a verdict. The defense interposed was that in her application for the policy Elizabeth had made material untrue and false answers to questions concerning her health, prior illnesses, and prior consultations with and treatment…