American Nat. Ins. Co. v. Smith

PELPHREY, Chief Justice.

On October 27, 1933, A. Martin, an agent of appellant, took the application of Peter Smith, Gordon Lee Smith, and appellee for insurance policies with appellant company. The weekly premium on the policies were IS, 5 and 10 cents, respectively. On November 6th, following, he delivered to Peter Smith a receipt book which showed payment of 30 cents on that date and a like payment on November 13th. Peter Smith died on January 14, 1934, from gunshot wounds inflicted by one Brant. Appellee called the Dallas office of appellant the same day that her husband died and A. Martin…