Vaughn v. American National Insurance Company

LAVENDER, Justice:

Action brought by beneficiary on life insurance policy providing coverage of $5,000.00 as to ordinary life and an additional coverage of $5,000.00 for accidental death. The insured, Marvin Edward Vaughn, was the son of the beneficiary, Wanda Mae Vaughn. She was the plaintiff. April 4, 1972, the insured died from an automobile accident. It was an accidental death. American National Insurance Company (insurer) refused coverage on its life policy based on misrepresentations found in the application. By cross-petition, insurer sought cancellation of its policy. Trial court…