Bowden v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

On August 12, 1929, respondent, in the State of Arkansas, issued its policy of insurance on the life of Dewey B. Bow-don, for one thousand ($1,000) dollars. Agnes D1. Bowdon, his wife, was beneficiary, both then living in Arkansas. The first quarterly premium of five and 65/100 ($5.65) dollars was paid on the date of issue; like quarterly payments thereafter, were due on the 12th day of November, February and May. The insured was killed near Truman, Arkansas, on the 5th day of February, 1930, by being struck and run over by a Frisco railroad train, known as the Sunnyland.

Mrs. Bowdon, the…