Legal Opinion
Travelers Insurance v. Pomerantz
New York Court of Appeals
Decided July 20, 1927PublishedCited by 65 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtO’Brien, J.
Defendant, applying for a policy of life and disability insurance, signed this statement: “ 12. I am not deformed; I have had no bodily or mental disease, nor have I received medical or surgical attention within the past five years except as herein stated.” He made no exception and, accordingly, his statement is deemed to be wholly in the negative. He stated further in his application that “every declaration hereinabove contained is true.” The consideration for the policy issued to him May 10, 1922, is based upon his signed application, made part of the policy, as well as payment of the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Kirby v. TallmadgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
- Matter of Jordan v. . Decorative Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1921
- Eastern District Piece Dye Works, Inc. v. Travelers InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1923
- Klein v. Prudential Insurance of AmericaNew York Court of Appeals · 1917
- McClelland v. . Mutual Life Ins. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1916
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3Cited by65 opinions
- John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance v. YatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1936
- Geer v. Union Mutual Life InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1937
- Minsker v. John Hancock Mutual Life InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
- L. Smirlock Realty Corp. v. Title Guarantee Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1981
- N.Y. Life Ins. Co. v. Brandwene Et Ux.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1934
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