Pilgrim Health & Life Insurance v. Gomley

The defendant, for the purpose of reducing the liability under the policy, pleaded that the insured died of Bright’s disease within twelve months from the date of the policy, and that this was a constitutional disease within the meaning of the quoted provision. The plaintiff- admitted that the insured died of Bright’s disease, but took issue with the defendant as to the nature and character of such disease, and the verdict was against the contention of the defendant, being for $150 as principal, and for additional amounts as attorney’s fees and damages. This was to *32allow the plaintiff: only…