American Casualty & Life Co. v. Morrison

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

Nora Morrison instituted this suit against the American Casualty and Life Company (a state wide mutual) on an insurance policy issued by that company on the life of Kate Brown. Except as an alleged creditor, Morrison had no insurable interest in her life.

The defendant answered by general demurrer, general denial, etc. The case was tried before the'court and jury, and, upon the jury’s verdict, the court entered judgment in favor of Morrison for the sum of $400, costs, etc. The company appeals.

The defendant requested the court to instruct a verdict in its favor, to grant…