Hoyle v. Grange Life Assurance Ass'n

This suit was begun by plaintiff to recover on a joint life insurance policy issued by defendant on the lives of Henry Hoyle, the plaintiff, and his wife, Callie. The policy was for $1,000 and was issued on May 8,1918. The annual premium was paid when the policy was issued. The next annual premium, which was due May 3, 1919, was not paid when due. On September 5 or 6, 1919, plaintiff paid the 1919 premium and the interest thereon during the period of default. This payment was made to W. E. Sharp, an agent of the company at Jackson, where plaintiff resided. It is shown that Sharp took…