Van Gunten v. Life & Cas. Co.

Plaintiff, as beneficiary under a life insurance policy, filed this action against the defendant company for $5,000, the amount of the policy on the life of her mother, Mildred S. Johnson, deceased.

Plaintiff further alleges that her mother died December 14, 1966; that she presented due proof of death to the defendant; that she has performed and fulfilled her obligations under the policy and that defendant refuses to pay the amount due her.

Defendant’s answer admits that a policy of $5,000 on the life of the deceased was in effect at the time of her death, but denies that all conditions…