Kinty v. United Benefit Life Insurance Co.

SPERRY, Commissioner.

On April 6th, 1953, defendant issued its life, health and accident insurance policy to plaintiff. All premiums falling due on the policy from that date until trial herein have been paid and the insurance contract was and is in full force and effect.

Plaintiff suffered serious bodily injuries, resulting in total disability, on May 3rd, 1963 (at age 52) while he was operating “an over the road” tractor-trailer truck on a public highway near Sedalia, Missouri. A dispute arose between the parties as to the amount which plaintiff was entitled to receive under the terms of the…