Bene v. New York Life Insurance Co.

The appellant brought this suit in the Pulaski Circuit Court to recover $1,969, 12 per cent, penalty, and a- reasonable attorney’s fee, against the appellee. Appellant was the beneficiary in a policy of insurance issued by the appellee, insuring the life of appellant’s husband, in the sum of $2,000. The insured died on March 11, 1933, and due notice was furnished the insurance company. There was an indebtedness due the company from the insured in the sum of $85.90, and a dividend due of $55.72, leaving a net indebtedness due the company of $30.18.

The appellee answered denying the material…