Forrest v. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co

Motion and cross motion for summary judgment in an action to recover upon a policy of life insurance.

The plaintiffs are the beneficiaries under a policy procured by James T. Forrest, deceased, who was the father and the husband of the plaintiffs respectively. The face amount of the policy was $20,000. The insured applied for the policy on January 18, 1947, and thereafter received a policy, and paid the first premium. Another premium was paid prior to the insured’s death on November 23, 1947. Although due notice and proof of death was given, the defendant refused to pay the face amount of the…