National Life and Accident Insurance Co. v. Morris

ARCHER, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from the judgment of the District Court, based on findings of a jury, in favor of appellee for $2250.00 for benefits due from the accidental death of the named insured, $270.00 statutory penalty of 12% of the principal amount and $800.00 attorney’s fee, with interest at the rate of 6% and costs.

The policy was written upon the life of L. Dow Morris, husband of plaintiff Wood-ie Mae Morris. The policy provided for the payment of a face amount of $750.00 with no suicide exclusions, and which had been paid prior to this suit.

The controversy in this case…