Crumpton v. Pilgrim Health & Life Ins. Co.

CARR, Judge.

J. A. Crumpton, plaintiff below, recovered a judgment against the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company. The basis for the suit is a policy of insurance on the life of Franklin Williams, a stepson of Crumpton, the beneficiary. The nature of the policy is such that a physical examination was not required for its issuance.

After verdict and judgment, the trial court granted the defendant’s motion for a new trial. This appeal is by the plaintiff, and he here complains of this action of the court below.

The order granting the motion does not disclose on what ground it was granted.…