Prudential Life Insurance Co. of America v. Bowling

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Rees

Reversing.

The appellant seeks to reverse a judgment for $3’,000 recovered against it on a life insurance policy. On February 18, 1927, it issued to John H. Bowling a policy on his life for $5,000. The appellee, Bertha Bowling, who was the wife of John H. Bowling, was named as beneficiary in the policy. Bowling died on November 15, 1927.

The premium was payable semiannually, and for the first semiannual premium of $85.30 the insured executed to the agent of appellant his note due four months aftér date. The second semiannual premium of $85.30 was due and payable…