Legal Opinion
New York Life Ins. v. Levin
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided March 14, 1939No. 11219PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THOMAS Circuit Judge.
On January 7, 1930, the New York Life Insurance Company issued its policy of life insurance upon the life of appellee Harry Levin. Bess Levin, wife of the insured, was named as^ beneficiary. The policy provided for the payment of $10,-000 by the insurance company to the beneficiary upon due proof of death of the insured. It provided further for (1) disability and (2) double indemnity benefits. This suit was commenced by the insurance company in 1937 seeking a decree cancelling the two latter clauses on the ground that the policy was procured by means of fraudulent and…
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