Callicott v. Dixie Life & Accident Insurance

On September 24, 1937, the appellee issued a policy on the life of William P. Harrelson, and Ms sister, Mrs. Jimmie Callicott was named beneficiary. The policy provided that in the event of the death of insured, while the same was in full force and effect, appellee would pay to the beneficiary the sum of $270 in cash. The insured died on December 27, 1937; proof of death was made, and the appellant denied liability.

This action v7as begun to collect on said policy, and the appellant prayed judgment in the sum of $270 with interest, at the rate, of 6% from January 1, 1938, the statutory penalty…