Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. Alsobrook

On March 18, 1925, the appellant issued and delivered to B. B. Alsobrook, son of appellee, a policy of life insurance, insuring the life of said B. B. Alsobrook in the sum of $2,000, in which appellee was named as beneficiary, which policy contained the following provision: “If the insured shall commit suicide within one year from the date hereof, while sane or insane, the company will be liable only for an amount equal to the premiums paid in cash thereunder.”

On Miarch 1,7, 1926, less than one year from the date of said policy, said B. B. Alsobrook, having theretofore been a mail carrier,…