United States National Life & Casualty Co. v. Heard

Laura Heard, the defendant in error, as plaintiff, brought thijs action against the United States National Life & Casualty Company, to recover on an insurance policy. The policy was issued to Edith Robison on the 21st day of December, 1925. She died June 1, 1927. The plaintiff is the beneficiary. The policy is what is known as an Industrial Insurance Policy and was issued under the Industrial Insurance Act of 1923. The policy lapsed for nonpayment of the premium January 10, 1927, but was reinstated March 3, 1927. With reference to reinstatement the policy contains this provision :

“Policies…