Pearlstein v. New York Life Insurance

In my opinion, the language of the policy here involved is such as to show clearly that, in order to support a claim in behalf of the insured for total disability benefits, due proof of such disability must be given to the insurer during the lifetime of the insured. .

The provisions of the policy respecting the giving of proof of total disability are as follows:

“ New York Life Insurance Company agrees to pay to the Insured -

“ A Monthly Income of Twenty-Five Dollars * * * upon receipt of due proof that the Insured is totally and presumably permanently disabled * * *.

“ Upon receipt at the…