Great Republic Life Insurance v. Lankford

Appellant issued its policy to the appellee for $1,000 on March 26,1930. The policy provided, among other things, for the payment to the insured of $10 disability benefits monthly. This action was instituted by appellee against the appellant to recover the disability benefits.

Appellee alleged that as a result of disease, he became totally and permanently disabled on or about March 16, 1937, and furnished appellant with proof of such disability, and demanded payment of the benefits due him.

Appellant filed answer denying each and every material allegation of the complaint.

There was a…