Clover v. Bankers Life Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Marshall, J.:

The plaintiff sued to recover on a policy of life insurance issued by the defendant on the life of the son of the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded that the policy had been forfeited for nonpayment of a premium. There was a verdict in favor of the defendant, and a new trial was granted on the motion of the plaintiff. From the order granting a new trial, the defendant appeals.

The policy was for $2,000, and was dated November 28, 1919. Premiums were payable annually thereafter. The first annual premium was paid. The second annual premium due…