Pickens v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Bussey, Justice.

In this action respondent, as named beneficiary, sought to recover a death indemnity benefit in the amount of $10,000 provided for in an automobile liability policy issued by the appellant to the husband of respondent, one Calvin Keith Pickens, who will hereinafter be referred to simply as Pickens. The said Pickens came to his death by accidental means at about 1 A. M. on Sunday, March 12, 1961, and the complaint alleged that the aforesaid policy was in full force and effect at that time. The answer of appellant denied that said policy was in force, and alleged that it expired…