Rummler v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

Joseph M. Rummler, as the insured, and Dixie K. •Rummler, as beneficiary under a policy of insurance issued by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company upon the life of Joseph M. Rummler in the sum of $3,000, which had lapsed for nonpayment of a premium due March 16,1940, filed a complaint in equity for the purpose of enjoining the company from canceling the policy and for a decree continuing the policy in full force and effect upon the payment of premiums by plaintiffs, on the twofold theory (1) that one of the company’s agents had assured the policyholder that late payment would be excused, and…