Equitable Life Assur. Soc. v. Roberts

James O. Roberts met his death in an automobile accident. The beneficiary, named in the life insurance policy issued to said Roberts by defendant company, seeks to recover the additional indemnity provided therein for accidental death. The defense rests upon the theory there was a forfeiture of the policy as to this additional indemnity, for nonpayment of premiums.

As to the semiannual premium due September 11, 1930, within the grace period provided in the policy, insured forwarded $100, and asked for extension for the balance due of $114, which was duly granted to January 11, 1931, with the…