Beale v. LIFE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY OF TENNESSEE

Jordan, Judge.

This is an appeal from the judgment of the trial court directing a verdict for the defendant insurance company in an action brought by the plaintiff beneficiary on a policy of life insurance issued to her husband. The evidence adduced on the trial demanded a finding that the insured made certain material misrepresentations concerning his health in the application for insurance which was attached to and made a part of the policy which would void the policy unless, as contended by the plaintiff, the insurance company was estopped to rely on this defense. The plaintiff testified…