Vermillion v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

Respondent, plaintiff below, brought this suit against appellant insurance company, defendant below, on a policy of life insurance which had been issued by defendant on the life of Charles Vermillion, plaintiff’s deceased husband.

A trial before the court and a jury resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff, and against defendant, in the total sum of $805, which included a penalty for vexatious refusal to pay and attorney ’s fees. Defendant in due course brings the ease to this court by appeal.

The petition of plaintiff alleged the issuance by defendant of the policy in question,…