Meredith v. Knapp

This is an appeal from that part of the summary decree finding that defendant Evelyn Knapp (formerly Evelyn Meredith) is not entitled to the double indemnity benefits of a life insurance policy. The defendant was awarded the face amount of the policy— $10,000, plus accumulations thereon. No cross-appeal has been taken by plaintiff.

The facts are not in dispute. On February 15, 1956, the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (hereinafter referred to as Equitable) insured the life of Chester J. Meredith in the amount of $10,000 with additional indemnity in a like amount for…