Branham v. Capital Life & Health Ins. Co.

220 S.C. 67 (1951)

66 S.E.2d 451

BRANHAM

v.

CAPITAL LIFE & HEALTH INS. CO.

16532

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

August 14, 1951.

Messrs. D. McK. Winter, of Columbia, and McDonald & McDonald, of Winnsboro, for Appellants.

Mr. C.E. Strange, of Winnsboro, for Respondent.

August 14, 1951.

BAKER, Chief Justice.

This is an action in fraud and deceit brought by the respondent against the appellant in relation to a policy of insurance issued by the latter providing for hospital and death benefits.

In an earlier action between the same parties, the respondent charged breach of contract, with allegations pointing…