Stevens v. National Life Assurance Co. of Canada

Paul Stevens, administrator of the estate of George B. Stevens, deceased, brought an action against The National Life Assurance Company of Canada for $20,000 *21representing the proceeds of a life insurance policy on George Stevens' life. The insurance company defended contending that the semi-annual premium had not been paid in advance as required by the policy and had lapsed at the time of Stevens' death. The trial judge granted summary judgment for plaintiff in the amount of the life insurance proceeds minus a sum equal to the last premium payment. Defendant appeals.

Affirmed.

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