Legal Opinion

Helm v. Ben Hur Life Ass'n.

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided May 24, 1937PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Plaintiff sued defendant on a life insurance policy. Judgment was for plaintiff and defendant appeals. Defendant, in oral argument in this court, waived all assignments of error excepting the demurrer to the evidence. Therefore, no other point will be considered in this opinion.

Sidney T. Cole, who will hereafter be known as insured, was issued a policy of life insurance as of date of September 1, 1930, by Loyal American Life Association, hereafter to be known as insurer. Plaintiff was named as beneficiary. The evidence shows that insurer, although nominally known as a fraternal company,…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Cravens v. New York Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Missouri · 1899
  2. Aloe v. Fidelity Mutual Life Ass'nSupreme Court of Missouri · 1900
  3. Barthel v. Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the WorldMissouri Court of Appeals · 1936
  4. Ragsdale v. Brotherhood of Railroad TrainmenMissouri Court of Appeals · 1934

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Brancato v. Ben Hur Life Assn.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1939
  2. State Ex Rel. Ben Hur Life Assn. v. ShainSupreme Court of Missouri · 1938

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API