Horton v. Atlantic Life Ins. Co.

On July 29, 1920, the defendant company insured the life of one Einsay A. Horton, then thirty-seven years of age, in the sum of $2,000.00. A double indemnity agreement was attached to the policy, which provided that the company would pay an additional amount equal to the face value pf the contract in the event of accidental death of the insured before attaining the rated age of sixty-five years. The payment of disability benefits, in case Horton became totally and permanently disabled before reaching the rated age of sixty years, was also provided for. On August 17, 1921, in compliance with…