Triplett v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States

Maxwell, Judge:

This writ of error, awarded the defendant, involves a judgment of the circuit court of Boone County in favor of the plaintiff, General F. Triplett, against the. defendant, Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United Státes, for $640.95. A jury having been waived by the parties, the court heard and determined the case on an agreed statement of facts.

The action is based on a total and permanent disability clause of a life insurance policy issued to the plaintiff by the defendant. The clause provides that if before attaining the age of sixty years the assured shall become…