Davis v. Bankers Life & Casualty Co.

Taylor, Justice.

This appeal arises out of an action brought in the Green-ville County Court for the wrongful cancellation of an insurance contract.

Timely motions were made for nonsuit and directed verdict but overruled and the case submitted to the jury who found for plaintiff $12.00 actual damages and $1,500.00 punitive damages. Thereafter, motions for Judgment Non Obstante Veredicto or for a new trial in the alternative were made and overruled.

On April 1, 1952, appellant issued its hospital and sick benefits policy to respondent. On the 14th of July, 1953, respondent received from…