Leola Blair v. The Prudential Insurance Co. Of America

The question presented is whether on the pleadings and affidavits there was any issue of material fact which required a trial. Viewing the record in a light most favorable to Mrs. Blair, I think the District Court properly awarded summary judgment to the insurance company.

Mrs. Blair contends that her husband signed the application for insurance before it was completed; that he answered all questions truthfully and in good faith; that the insurance agent recorded on the application answers in part contrary to the true, full and correct answers given by Mr. Blair; and that the agent, without…