Legal Opinion

Duncan v. Great Western Accident Insurance

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided December 13, 1921PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Appeal from Floyd District Court. — C. H. Kelley, Judge. Action upon an accident policy for death benefit. Jury waived, and cause tried to the court. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtStevens, J.

The policy in suit was issued in December, 1918, to Harry M. Duncan, husband of plaintiff, who was named as beneficiary, and insured died, as the result of accident, August 19, 1920. The first premium paid at the time the policy was issued was $5.00. This payment kept the policy in force until noon of January 1, 1919, when another payment of $1.50 *717became due. Like premiums of $1.50 became due on tbe first day of each succeeding month. All payments were made by the insured to an agent and collector of the insurer. Payments were made to three different collectors. The first several payments…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Goodwin v. Provident Savings Life Assurance Ass'nSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896
  2. Trotter v. Grand Lodge of the Iowa Legion of HonorSupreme Court of Iowa · 1906
  3. Conkling v. Knights & Ladies of SecuritySupreme Court of Iowa · 1918
  4. Fahey v. Ancient Order of United WorkmenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1919
  5. Bricker v. Great Western Accident Ass'nSupreme Court of Iowa · 1913

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Travelers Indemnity Co. v. FieldsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1982
  2. Clark v. Supreme Council Royal ArcanumSupreme Court of Iowa · 1925

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