Johnson v. New York Life Insurance

The plaintiff, as beneficiary under a policy of life insurance for $2,000 issued by the defendant upon the life of one John Johnson, plaintiff’s son, brought this action to recover upon *600said policy. Under the terms of the policy, in consideration of the payment in advance of the sum of $28.82 and the payment semiannually thereafter of premiums in like amount, the defendant agreed to pay the plaintiff the face amount of said policy upon receipt of due proof of death of the said John Johnson. The policy became effective on March 6, 1924, and the initial premium was for the period terminating on…