Home Benefit Ass'n v. Buro.

Mrs. Buro, the wife of appel-. lee, had a life insurance policy with appellant for $1,000. The policy was issued on October 12th, when Mrs. Buro gave a check for $5 for the initial fee. The check was turned down by the bank for insufficient funds, and on October 19th she paid $5 in cash with which to take up the unpaid check. On October 20th she shot herself, and died from the pistol wound on October 21st. The policy was payable to appellee, and he instituted this suit to recover thereon. The sole defense of appellant is based upon the proposition that the company is not liable under the…