John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Henson

This action was begun in the Mississippi circuit court, Chickasawba district, by appellee, Susanna C. Henson, as beneficiary, to recover on a life insurance policy, alleged to have been issued by appellant, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, on the life of E. L. McCullars, her grandson, in the sum of $1,000 and for double this amount if death should result solely by external, violent and accidental means.

It was alleged in the complaint that the policy had been duly issued to the insured, E. L. McCullars, the first quarterly premium paid, the policy delivered, that it was in full…