Columbian Mut. L. Ins. Co. v. Martin

This suit was brought to compel the delivery up and cancellation of a policy issued by complainant Insurance Company on the life of James George, deceased. An answer and cross-bill was filed by the administratrix of George and proof taken. The chancellor dismissed the bill and rendered a decree on the policy for the amount thereof in favor of the administratrix. The Court of Appeals affirmed this decree and this court granted complainant’s petition for certiorari.

The trial below was had before the chancellor and a jury but the case was withdrawn from the jury and decided by the chancellor.…