Hunt v. Pyramid Life Insurance

I respectfully suggest that the majority opinion has interpreted a legislative act contrary to its intent and contrary to the interpretation of the Arkansas Supreme Court.

At the close of appellant’s evidence, the trial judge granted the insurance company’s motion for directed verdict on the specific finding that the policy was issued without the written application or consent of the insured and that the policy was therefore invalid for failure to comply with the requirement of Ark. Stat. Ann. § 66-3206 (Repl. 1980). That statute reads as follows:

Application required — Life and disability…