Columbian National Life Insurance v. McClain

Defendant in error, Merle M. McClain, recovered judgment against the Columbian National Life Insurance Company on a policy of insurance issued on the life of her husband, Edward G. McClain. We shall refer to plaintiff in error as the company, -to Edward G. McClain as McClain and to defendant in error as plaintiff.

McClain applied and tendered premium for a $2,000 life insurance policy, premium payable annually. Part I of his application recited that the date of his birth was November 24, 1904; age, nearest birthday, thirty-five. It was dated May 23, 1940. Part II of the application showed…