Williams v. Sun Life Assur. Co. of Canada

James Wesley Williams, plaintiff below, sued Sun Life Assurance Company, defendant, on an insurance contract. There was a directed verdict for defendant and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff, on and prior to October 5, 1931, was an employee of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, hereinafter referred to as employer. He was permanently and totally disabled while so employed in 1936.

Effective as of October 5, 1931, defendant issued to employer its policy of group insurance numbered 1682-G. As initially issued this group policy contained a provision insuring the employees covered, including plaintiff,…