Harper v. Bankers' Reserve Life Co.

November 16,- 1926, Samuel Harper, deceased husband of appellant, made application to appellee for a policy of life insurance in-the sum-of $1,000, paying the premium therefor. The policy was issued bearing date January 8, 1927, in which appellant was named beneficiary. Twenty days later the insured died, and thereafter proper and timely proofs of death were furnished and demand made for payment, but appellee did nothing until June 29, 1927, when it sent its agent to appellee to effect a settlement. ■ On that date, accompanied by a notary public of Corning, Arkansas, said agent called upon…