National Aid Life Ass'n v. Krow

This is an action on a policy of life insurance issued by a fraternal benefit association. Judgment was for plaintiff, and the defendant appeals.

The face value of the policy was $1,000, and the action is for an alleged balance of $600 due thereon. Defendant pleaded a written release of liability wherein plaintiff, the beneficiary, accepted $400 in full settlement of the benefits provided by the policy. In reply the plaintiff alleged that the release was procured by fraudulent representations and without consideration.

The cause was submitted to the court on an agreed statement of certain facts…