Landry v. Independent Natl. Life Ins.

This is a suit by the beneficiary of a life insurance policy to recover the face value thereof of $105. The company admitted the issuance of the policy, but refused payment on the ground that the policy contained a provision that “benefits will not be paid * * * for death resulting from violation of law * * *” and 'that the assured’s death resulted from such violation of the law.

There was judgment in favor of the plaintiff, and defendant has appealed.

The evidence shows that the assured was employed by a colored chartered social club at night as. a card dealer in poker games. His duties…