Caldwell v. Missouri Insurance

This is an action on a life insurance policy, in the sum of $249, issued by the defendant, on the 10th day of February 1936, upon the life of Anna Mae Johnson. Plaintiff was named in the policy as beneficiary. The case was tried before-the court without the aid of a jury, resulting in a judgment in favor of plaintiff in the amount of the policy, with interest, together with a penalty of 10% for vexatious delay and $125 attorney’s fees, or an aggregate sum of $418.82. Defendant has appealed.

The policy lapsed on November 24, 1941 on account of nonpayment of premiums. Insured died on June 20,…