Lincoln Income Life Insurance v. Parker

Webb, Judge.

Angela Sue Parker filed her complaint against Lincoln Income Life Insurance Company seeking to recover as named beneficiary on a policy of life insurance issued by defendant on the life of Edward Parker, Angela’s deceased husband. The insurance company urged as a defense that the death of Edward was due to suicide within two years of the policy date and that under the terms of the policy, all that was owed was a return of premiums which was paid into the registry of the court.

Prior to trial Angela died and her administratrix was substituted as party plaintiff. At trial the issue…