Fishman v. Eureka-Maryland Assurance Corp.

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

This case involves the question whether the life insurance policy in suit, which had lapsed for non-payment of premiums, had been reinstated prior to the assured’s death. The court below submitted the case to the jury, which rendered a verdict for the plaintiff. Defendant’s motion for judgment non obstante veredicto was refused and judgment was entered on the verdict. It must be reversed.

The clause in the policy relating to the reinstatement of lapsed policies is in substantial accord with the re quirements of our statute law then in force on the subject, 1 and reads…