Allstate Insurance Co. v. Mooney

DODSON, Justice.

Lou Ann Mooney, plaintiff-appellee and surviving widow of Kevin G. Mooney, deceased, brought suit against Allstate Insurance Company, the defendant-appellant. By her action, Mrs. Mooney sought to recover the proceeds of an insurance policy she alleged was in force on the life of her husband. Allstate claimed the policy had lapsed prior to the death of Kevin Mooney for non-payment of premiums, as provided in the policy, and for non-acceptance of a late payment offer to reinstate the policy. The non-jury trial resulted in the court entering judgment for Mrs. Mooney in the amount…