Sofnas v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

The appellant was the beneficiary under a policy of insurance issued by the appellee on the 11th day of October, 1930, by which the appellee insured the life of one Charles Sofnas for the principal sum of $5000.00. The insured died on January 5, 1931. The appellee refused to pay the death claim and suit was brought by the appellant on the policy.

The issues were formed upon a complaint in one paragraph which set out a copy of the policy as an exhibit. The defendant filed answer in three paragraphs. The third paragraph of answer alleged false statements in the application with reference to…