Prudential Ins. Co. of America v. Gaines

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Perry

— Reversing.

The appellant company issued on January 6, 1923, to Edward C. Gaines, of Lancaster, Garrard county, Ky., a policy of life insurance that was in full force at the time of his death on January 30, 1936.

By the terms of this policy, the company insured the life of Edward C. Gaines, subject to the provisions of the policy, and thereby agreed to pay to his wife, Maybel C. Gaines, named therein as beneficiary, the sum. of $3,000, upon receipt of due proof of his death in any event, during the continuance of the policy.

In addition to' the life insurance…