Southern Life Insurance v. Roberts

Appellee, the beneficiary, brought this suit upon a $1,000 policy, No. 496, Circle B, issued by the appellant company, insuring the life of her husband, Thomas I. Roberts, and prayed judgment in the amount of the policy, and damages and attorney’s fees. The insurance company answered, denying any indebtedness upon the policy, alleging that it was voided because of misrepresentations and warranties made in the application about the insured’s health, that only about $400 was due under its terms in any event, and pleaded a compromise and settlement for $100, exhibiting the release therefor.

The…