Equitable Life Assur. Soc. v. Mercantile Commerce Bank & Trust Co.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
STONE, Circuit Judge.
This appeal is from judgment (on jury waived trial) in favor of the executors of Clarence R. Comfort for disability benefits under and return of premiums on two life insurance policies issued by appellant in 1921. The disability and premium waiver provisions are identical in the policies except for amounts (concerning which there is no issue).
In 1930, insured made, claims for disability, which were approved by the company, and benefits were paid and premiums waived until receipt of a letter (dated March 15, 1932) by the company from insured wherein (after referring to…
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2Cases cited39 opinions
- Lindheimer v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1934
- Stoner v. New York Life InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1941
- Rogers v. Penobscot Mining Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1907
- Public Service Commission v. Brashear Freight Lines, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1939
- August Prange & Bankers Trust Co. v. International Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Missouri · 1932
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- Henderson v. Eagle Express CompanyMissouri Court of Appeals · 1972
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