Illinois Bankers Life Ass'n of Monmouth v. Palmer

OSBORN, Y. O. J.

This action was filed in the district court of Carter county by J. H. Palmer, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, against the Illinois Bankers Life Association, hereinafter referred to as defendant, for damages arising by the wrongful failure of defendant to reinstate a life insurance policy. The cause was tried to the court and a judgment rendered for plaintiff, from which defendant has appealed.

The policy was issued on February 28, 1919, for $1,000. The annual premium was $35.64, payable quarterly. All premiums were paid until April 1, 1932. The 30-day grace period expired…