Mayer v. Mutual Life Ins.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Clinton District Court. Action for the recovery of one thousand dollars upon a policy of insurance on the life of Michael Mayer, who died on the 28th day of August, 1872. The premium upon the policy became due on the 22nd of August, and was unpaid at the time of his death. Upon this ground the defendant seeks to avoid liability. Jury trial. Yerdict and judgment for plaintiff for one thousand dollars. Defendant appeals. The material facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtDay, J.
The policy bears date of the 22d. day of November, 1869, and insures the life of Michael Mayer for the term of fifty-six years, in consideration of an annual premium to be paid to said company on or before, or within thirty days after the 22 of November. This policy amongst other conditions, contains the following:
“ 2. That this policy shall not take effect until the payment of the premium hereon has been made during the lifetime of the person whose life is hereby insured, or if any premium note given on account of this policy be not paid, with interest, on or before the date when due, then…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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