Aetna Life Insurance v. Bellos

* As to effect of suicide clause in policy of life or accident insurance as affected by incontestable clause, see annotation in 55 A.L.R., 549. This bill was filed to cancel a policy of insurance on the life of a deceased assured on the ground of misrepresentation in its procurement, and, in the alternative, to enjoin suit thereon in any other forum on the ground of suicide of the assured within one year, liability in such case being limited to the repayment of the premium, which was tendered.

A demurrer was sustained by the Chancellor on the ground of repugnancy and complainant has appealed.…