Bank of Poplar Bluff v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

CROW, Chief Judge.

Bank of Poplar Bluff (“the Bank”) and Mary K. Vinson (“Mrs. Vinson”) sued Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“Metropolitan”) for money allegedly owed under a policy insuring the life of William D. Vinson (“Mr. Vinson”). The cause was tried by the court without a jury, on an agreed statement of facts. Judgment was entered in favor of the Bank and against Metropolitan for $12,769.34, but in favor of Metropolitan on Mrs. Vinson’s claim. Metropolitan appeals.

On September 5, 1975, Metropolitan issued policy number 750 917 397 A (“the policy”). Mr. Vinson was the named insured…