Eckendorff v. Mutual Life Ins.

The purpose of this suit is to recover of defendant $11,000, on three policies issued by it, in February and June, 1920, on the life of Ulrick C. Eckendorff. Mrs. Mary L. Eckendorff, the plaintiff herein, is named as. the beneficiary in each policy. Eckendorff died on June 28, 1920. Plaintiff made proof of her husband’s death, and delivered the proof to defendant, but the latter refused to pay the policies. Each policy contains a provision to the effect that the company shall not be liable in the event the insured, whether sane or insane, meets death by his own hand or act, within one year…