Myers v. Liberty Life Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.;

The action was one by the beneficiary in a life insurance policy to recover from the company issuing it. The company contended its liability was limited to the amount of premium which had been paid. Judgment was rendered for plaintiff for the face amount of the policy, and defendant appeals.

The policy was dated September 10, 1923, and was delivered to the insured shortly thereafter and before September 25, 1923. The policy recited that the company insured the life of Walter E. Myers, and agreed to pay, at its home office, immediately on…