Equitable Life Assur. Society of United States v. Elkins

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Sutes

Reversing.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Johnson circuit court based on the verdict of a jury against appellant on a claim of total and permanent disability arising under a group insurance policy.

Appellee, Elkins, commenced working for the Consolidation Coal Company June 12, 1931. On July 1, 1931, he became insured in the appellant company. On August 1, 1931, his policy was enlarged by including therein insurance, during the term of the policy, against total and permanent disability from disease occurring more than six months after the effective…