Warner v. Equitable Life Insurance

(This opinion written by Judge Claussen is adopted by the court.)

Claussen, J.

The defendant insurance company issued a policy of insurance on the life of Elihue C. Warner, the husband of plaintiff, in which plaintiff was designated beneficiary. The policy was dated October 11, 1932. The insured came to his death on April 26, 1933, less than a year after the policy was issued. The policy contained a provision that if, within one year from the date of the policy, the insured committed suicide, whether sane or insane, tke liability of the company should be limited to the amount of the premiums…