Swift v. Kansas City Life Insurance

This is a suit on a life insurance contract by Laura P. Swift, plaintiff, beneficiary in a policy issued by Kansas City Life Insurance Company, defendant, on the life of James C. Swift, deceased. The court sustained a demurrer to the evidence and rendered judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The facts are not in dispute. The policy was issued in 1910, in the face amount of $5000, containing a provision for automatic premium loans; and all premiums were paid until and including the quarterly premium of $35.15 March 3, 1934. The quarterly premium which fell due June 3, 1934, was not paid…