Missouri State Life Ins. v. Carey

Jewel M. Carey, as beneficiary, sued the Missouri State Bife Insurance Company to recover upon its policy upon the life of James A. Carey; the contract being in the sum of $5,000, dated February 3, 1921, and the first year’s insurance under the policy ending January 29, 1922. The annual premium charge was $142, and James A. Carey, the insured, died on April 1, 1922. The first year’s premium was paid, but no further payments were made on the policy. The trial court rendered judgment for the plaintiff for $6,600, being principal, penalty, and attorney’s fees under the policy, and upon appeal by…