Gudinas v. Globe Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Chicago

Mr. Presiding Justice Taylor

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is a suit in the circuit court brought by the plaintiff Helen Gudinas, the beneficiary in a life insurance policy issued by the defendant, Globe Mutual Life Insurance Company of Chicago, on the life of John Gudi-nas. There was a trial before the court with a jury, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,000 and certain interest. This appeal is by the defendant, the Insurance Company, from that judgment.

The declaration sets out the policy in full. On its face it is for $1,000. The defendant filed a plea…