Watson v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America

This is an appeal from a directed verdict in a suit filed by Watson based upon fraud by Prudential's failing to convert certain life insurance policies according to his wishes. We affirm.

Count One in the complaint filed by Watson on December 2, 1976, alleged that:

On or about the 15th day of March, 1975, the Defendant and Plaintiff were negotiating concerning the purchase by the Plaintiff from the Defendant two insurance policies. . . . At the time the Defendant Agent, Gerald Zalfas represented to the Plaintiff . . . [facts which were false] and the Defendant knew that these representations…