Theros v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

CALLISTER, Justice: •

Andrew James Theros made written application for a life insurance policy with defendant insurance company through its agent, William Homer George, on May 28, 1960. The policy was issued without a medical examination,-bearing date of July 1, 1960, and Theros died March 31, 1962 (within the two year contestable period contained in the policy). Plaintiff, widow of Theros and beneficiary under the policy, made claim with defendant who refused to honor it and she brought suit. From a summary judgment in favor of defendant, plaintiff appeals.

In its answer to plaintiff’s…