Laster v. American Nat. Ins. Co.

This is a suit to recover on an ordinary life insurance policy in the sum of $2,500, insuring the life of French Laster. Complainant, is the widow and beneficiary. The issue submitted to a jury and decided in favor of-the complainant was whether or not the policy, was in force on July 27, 1932, when the insured died. The defendant company appealed from the decree and the Court of Appeals affirmed. This court granted certiorari and argument has been heard.

The policy was issued August 9, 1924, and all premiums were paid until August, 1928, when the insured sent $5 to apply on the annual premium…