Morgan v. State Farm Life Insurance

This is an action at law to recover benefits under an alleged contract of insurance on the life of plaintiff’s deceased husband. Defendant appeals from a judgment on a verdict for plaintiff.

Plaintiff bases her claim on the terms of an instrument entitled “CONDITIONAL BINDING RECEIPT.” The face of this instrument reads as follows:

“RECEIVED PROM Rudy Lee Morgan

(Amount of cash

settlement received) $ 37.65 in connection with the initial premium on the proposed insurance for *115which an application is this day made to the State Farm Life Insurance Company ON THE LIFE OF

(Name of Proposed Insured) Rudy…