Miller v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.

OPINION

COWAN, Judge.

Plaintiff Guy Miller filed suit against the defendant seeking a judgment declaring valid three life insurance policies issued by defendant to plaintiff but later cancelled by defendant. The plaintiff prayed for $10.00 nominal damages because of the attempted cancellation of the policies and, in addition, for compensatory and punitive damages “caused by the defendant’s unscrupulous dealings with plaintiff.” During the pendency of the action Guy Miller died and his wife was substituted as party plaintiff.

At the plaintiff’s suggestion, it was agreed by the court and opposing…