Graham v. Guarantee Trust Life Ins. Co.

DEW, Judge.

The plaintiff’s amended petition seeks to recover benefits under an insurance policy covering loss of time from disease ,or illness, and to recover a penalty for vexatious refusal to pay, and for attorneys’ fees. The defense was that plaintiff’s illness existed before the issuance of the policy, and that the policy was issued upon the plainT tiff’s false representations as to his condition of health. Defendant denied all grounds of recovery for penalty and attorneys’ fees. The verdict and judgment were in -plaintiff’s favor for $230, plus $23 for vexatious delay, and $500…