Washington Fidelity National Ins. v. Herbert

Plaintiff in error, The Washington Fidelity National Insurance Company, issued a life and accident policy to Robert L. Herbert, naming the defendant in error, Margaret Herbert, his wife, the beneficiary.

Herbert, the insured, met his death in an automobile collision at the intersection of 7th and Walnut streets, in Hamilton, Ohio. He died on March 31, 1930, the accident occurring on March 27, 1930.

At the time of the insured’s death all premiums were paid on the policy, and proof of his death was furnished The Washington Fidelity National Insurance Company within twenty days, as provided in the…