Ford Life Insurance v. Samples

John I. Purtle, Justice.

Mary Samples, administratrix for the estate of Edgar L. Samples, filed suit in the Washington County Circuit Court to collect benefits pursuant to a policy of credit life insurance which had been issued to the decedent shortly before his death. The trial court, without a jury, found the appellant liable in the amount of $3,938.70, plus a penalty of 12%, plus interest and attorney’s fees. The appellant argues three points for reversal: (1) the trial court erred in holding the “good health” statement was materially correct; (2) the trial court erred in holding that…