Nowak v. Brotherhood of American Yeomen

Upon a former appeal (249 N. Y. 78) we held that the question, “ Have you ever consulted a physician? ” following the question, “ Are you in good health? ” might justly have been taken by the assured to mean “ Have you ever consulted a physician in respect to ailments affecting your general health? ” and, therefore, that the assured, in answering “ No,” may have told the truth. We see no reason for altering our views. It is not to be supposed, however, that the particular holding is authority for the proposition that, in all cases, questions as to consultations with a physician must be taken…