Wheelock v. Home Life Insurance
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Morrison county to recover $1,000 upon a life insurance policy. The case was tried before Taylor, J., who directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the amount of the policy'and interest. From an order denying defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or for a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence, or for leave to file an amended answer, it appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBunn, J.
On February 14, 1910, defendant' issued to Frank Wheelock its policy of insurance on his life. The amount of the policy was $1,000, payable upon due. proof of the death of the insured to the plaintiff, his stepmother. The first annual premium was paid at the time application was made. Wheelock died April 10, 1910, and this action Was brought to recover on the policy.
The answer'alleged thát Wheelóck applied in writing for the policy on February 9, 1910, and that in such application questions were asked and answered by applicant as' follows:
“Q. How long has it been since you last consulted a…
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