Franklin Insurance v. Villeneuve

FISHER, Chief Justice.

This is a suit by Mrs. Villeneuve against the appellant on a policy of insurance issued on the life of her husband for the sum of $5000. It is admitted that $3900 was paid her by the insurance company on the policy. The suit is for a balance due of $1100, for which she asks judgment, together with 12 per cent penalty and reasonable attorney’s fees allowed by the statutes of this State.

The appellant in its answer pleaded that it had paid the plaintiff $3900 as a compromise and settlement in full of her demand against the company, for which she executed her receipt…