Jefferson Standard Life Ins. Co. v. Omohundro

John Moten Omohundro brought this suit against Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company to recover disability benefits under a policy of insurance issued to him by defendant.

Defendant’s demurrer was overruled. It pleaded the general issue; and also filed several special pleas. Special plea No. IX is:

“The defendant for further plea says that plaintiff has never furnished to the defendant due proof:

“ ‘ (a) That he has become totally disabled by bodily injuries or disease and will be permanently, continuously and totally prevented thereby for life from pursuing any occupation or employment…