Commonwealth Life Insurance Company v. Vanhoose

Opinion op the -Court by

Commissioner Sandidge

Reversing.

By contract dated April 9, 1923, appellant, Commonwealth Life Insurance Company, insured the life of Rubie G. Vanhoose, the appellee, Willie Vanhoose being named as beneficiary. The amount of the insurance was $314.00 and the premium was ten cents per week, payable each Monday. The insured died October 29, 1923, and appellee instituted this action against appellant to recover the $314.00 under the policy. Appellant denied liability upon the ground that the policy had lapsed for nonpayment of premiums. The jury returned a verdict in favor…